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Accumulation of NADH inhibits the Krebs cycle by inhibiting:

Correct answer: B. Pyruvate decarboxylase

  • A. Phosphoglucokinase
  • B. Pyruvate decarboxylase
  • C. Phosphofructokinase
  • D. Pyruvate dehydrogenase

Explanation

If pyruvate decarboxylase is inhibited acetate formation and subsequently Acetyl Co. A formation will be stopped. As a result Kreb's cycle will be stopped from the beginning. It is called negative feedback or feedback inhibition.

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