Question

Mention the significance of TCA cycle

Answer 1

tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle) in which CoA drives a cycle of reactions to produce hydrogen

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Krebs cycle -

• Krebs cycle is common pathway for oxidation of carbohydrates, proteins & fatty acids.
• It is also known as Citric Acid cycle or Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) cycle.
• It takes place in mitochondria.

● Significance of TCA cycle -

• At the end, pyruvate is broken down to CO2.
• It is essential step for production of ATP.
• It is final common oxidative pathway.
• It carries out the oxidation of fatty acids.
• It is major pathway in gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis.
• It helps in amino acid metabolism. i.e. transamination and deamination.

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