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Where does TCA cycle take place?

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Cytoplasm
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Inner membrane of mitochondria
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Outer membrane of mitochondria
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D
Mitochondrial matrix
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Solution

The correct option is C Mitochondrial matrix
  • Mitochondria are eukaryotic cell organelles. Mitochondria synthesize ATP through the process of aerobic respiration.
  • Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix and oxidative phosphorylation is carried out with the help of electron carriers located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
    Hence, option D is correct.

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