Q. The reaction which is catalysed by a protein that is not found in the matrix of mitochondria is
A) Conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl coenzyme-A
B) Oxidative Decarboxylation of $\alpha$-ketoglutaric acid
C) Oxidation of Succinic acid
D) Cleavage of Succinyl coenzyme-A
Explanation
The oxidation of Succinic acid to Fumaric acid in Krebs’ cycle is catalyzed by Succinic dehydrogenase. Succinic dehydrogenase is attach to mitochondrial inner membrane.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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