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Which statement is wrong for Krebs' cycle?

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

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Krebs cycle starts with condensation of acetyl group with OAA and water to yield citric acid, not with pyruvic acid.

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