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The reaction which is catalysed by a protein that is not found in the matrix of mitochondria is

a)

Conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl coenzyme-A

b)

Oxidative Decarboxylation of -ketoglutaric acid

c)

Oxidation of Succinic acid

d)

Cleavage of Succinyl coenzyme-A



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The reaction which is catalysed by a protein that is not found in the matrix of mitochondria is

a)

Conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl coenzyme-A

b)

Oxidative Decarboxylation of -ketoglutaric acid

c)

Oxidation of Succinic acid

d)

Cleavage of Succinyl coenzyme-A

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

The oxidation of Succinic acid to Fumaric acid in Krebs’ cycle is catalyzed by Succinic dehydrogenase. Succinic  dehydrogenase is attach to mitochondrial inner membrane.

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