Q. In which one of the following options, the two names refer to one and the same thing?
A) Citric acid cycle and Calvin cycle
B) Tricarboxylic acid cycle and urea cycle
C) Krebs’ cycle and Calvin cycle
D) Tricarboxylic acid cycle and citric acid cycle
Explanation
Tricarboxylic acid cycle is also known as citric acid cycle or Krebs’ cycle. This is an aerobic process which takes place in the matrix of mitochondria. Krebs discovered this cycle in 1937. So, this is also known as Hens Krebs’ cycle.
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