J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    TCA cycle enzymes are present in

    A)  cytoplasm

    B)  inter membrane space of mitochondria

    C)  mitochondrial matrix

    D)  inner membrane of mitochondria

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    In eukaryotes all the reactions of tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle or Krebs cycle take place in the matrix of mitochondria because all enzymes of this cycle are found in the matrix of mitochondria except succinic dehydrogenase, which is located in the inner membrane of mitochondria. In prokaryotes Krebs cycle occurs in cytoplasm.


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