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BotanyRespiration in PlantsAerobic RespirationEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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How many TCA cycles are required during the complete oxidation of one maltose molecule?

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Maltose is a disaccharide made up of two alpha glucose units joined by glycosidic bond. One glucose molecule produces 2 pyruvate which undergoes two round of TCA cycle to get completely oxidised. Hence Two glucose molecules will require four rounds of TCA cycle.

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