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Which statement is wrong for Krebs' cycle?

A

There is one point in the cycle where FAD+ is reduced to FADH2.

B

During conversion of succinyl CoA to succinic acid, a molecule of GTP is synthesized.

C

The cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group (acetyl CoA) with pyruvic acid to yield citric acid.

D

There are three points in the cycle where NAD+ is reduced to NADH + H+.

Step-by-Step Solution

the Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) cycle (Krebs' cycle) begins with the condensation of an acetyl group (from Acetyl CoA) with oxaloacetic acid (OAA) and water to yield citric acid . Statement 3 is incorrect because it identifies pyruvic acid as the condensation partner; pyruvic acid is actually the substrate that is converted into Acetyl CoA before entering the cycle . All other statements are facts supported by the text: there are three points where NAD+ is reduced, one point where FAD+ is reduced, and GTP is synthesized during the conversion of succinyl-CoA to succinic acid .

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