Microbiology - Energy Release and Conservation - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Energy Release and Conservation - Section 1 (Q.No. 2)
2.
How many molecules of carbon dioxide will be given off during ten turns of the Krebs cycle?
10
20
30
40
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Sapphire said:   8 years ago
I think it should be 30 because it gives 3 when it turns once. Ten times will be 10*3=30.

Urooj said:   4 years ago
Two CO2 molecules are released in each turn.

Serhii said:   2 years ago
It is actually 20, 2 of one turn of acetyl-CoA oxidation.

Pyruvate decarboxylation is not included in the Krebs cycle.

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