Acetyl-CoA Formation and Energy Yield — NEET Biology
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Pyruvic acid + 4NAD+ + FAD+ + 2H2O + ADP + Pi → 3CO2 + 4NADH + 4H+ + FADH2 + ATP
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Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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Why is PEP → pyruvate step known for substrate-level phosphorylation?
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Correct answer: A — It directly forms ATP
PEP donates a phosphate to ADP, forming ATP without ETS involvement.
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What does NCERT say about Pyruvic acid 4NAD FAD?
Pyruvic acid + 4NAD+ + FAD+ + 2H2O + ADP + Pi → 3CO2 + 4NADH + 4H+ + FADH2 + ATP
Has this concept appeared in NEET?
High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Which chapter is this from?
Respiration in Plants, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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