Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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The Krebs cycle is also known as the citric acid cycle (TCA). It consists of multi-step chemical mechanisms used by all aerobic organisms for releasing stored energy by oxidization of the two pyruvates into high energy yielding molecules such as NADH, FADH2, and some ATP molecules.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about Krebs Cycle? a. Krebs cycle is composed of 8-step enzymatic reactions. b. For every CO2 released in the cycle, NADH is produced. c. Succinyl-CoA allows the phosphorylation of GDP (Guanosine Diphosphate) d. The carbon atoms from the glucose that enters the cycle are released from the mitochondrion immediately.
Which of the following statements concerning the location of the metabolic pathways is correct?    a.   All reactions of the glycolysis take place in the mitochondria.   b.   All reactions of the TCA cycle take place in the mitochondria.   c.   Some reactions of the TCA cycle take place in the cytosol, and some in mitochondria.   d.   Some reactions of the glycolysis take place in the cytosol, and some in mitochondria.
Based on their roles in the metabolic process, classify the following substances as an oxidizing agent, reducing agent or neither. a. FADH2 b. ATP c. NAD+ d. NADH e. GTP

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