NEET
Botany

Krebs Cycle

Low Priority
Consistency: 15%
Weightage: 3 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
3 MCQs

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PYQ 2007
easy
botany ID: neet-200

All enzymes of the TCA cycle are located in the mitochondrial matrix except one which is located in inner mitochondrial membranes in eukaryotes and in the cytosol in prokaryotes. This enzyme is:

1. lactate dehydrogenase 2. isocitrate dehydrogenase
3. malate dehydrogenase 4. succinate dehydrogenase
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02
PYQ 2017
easy
botany ID: neet-201

Which statement is wrong for Krebs' cycle?

1. There is one point in the cycle where FAD+ is reduced to FADH2 .
2. During conversion of succinyl CoA to succinic acid, a molecule of GTP is synthesized.
3. The cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group (acetyl CoA) with pyruvic acid to yield citric acid.
4. There are three points in the cycle where NAD+ is reduced to NADH + H+.

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PYQ 2024
medium
botany ID: neet-202
Identify the step in tricarboxylic acid cycle, which does not involve oxidation of substrate?
1. Succinic acid Malic acid
2. Succinyl-CoA Succinic acid
3. Isocitrate - ketoglutaric acid
4. Malic acid Oxaloacetic acid
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Preparing Krebs Cycle for NEET

Krebs Cycle is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Krebs Cycle. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krebs Cycle a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.