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In which step of respiration is substrate level phosphorylation not observed?

a
Pyruvic acid→ Acetyl CoA
b
Phosphoenol pyruvate→ Pyruvic acid
c
Succinyl CoA→ Succinic acid
d
1, 3 bisphosphoglyceric acid→ 3 Phosphoglyceric acid

detailed solution

Correct option is A

During the conversion of Pyruvic acid→ Acetyl CoA oxidative decarboxylation occurs but substrate level phosphorylation does not take place.

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