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BotanyRespiration in PlantsAerobic RespirationEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Krebs cycle starts with the formation of a six-carbon compound by a reaction between

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Krebs cycle starts with the condensation of acetyl group from acetyl co-A with oxaloacetic acid (OAA) and water to yield citric acid. It has three carboxylic acid groups. Hence it is also called Tri Carboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA cycle). This reaction is catalysed by the enzyme citrate synthase and a molecule of CoA is released.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Respiration in PlantsSubtopic:Aerobic Respiration
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