Question

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D Tricarboxylic acid cycle and Citric acid cycle

Tricarboxylic acid cycle is also known as the citric acid cycle or Krebs cycle. This is an aerobic process which takes place in the matrix of the mitochondria. Krebs discovered this cycle in 1937. So, this is known as Hans Krebs cycle.