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In TCA, substrate level phospherylation takes place in______________?

Correct answer: B. Succinyl CoA to Succinate

  • A. Alpha ketoglutrate to succinyl CoA
  • B. Succinyl CoA to Succinate
  • C. Succinate to fumarate
  • D. Oxalocetate to citrate

Explanation

Substrate-level phosphorylation in the TCA cycle occurs when succinyl-CoA is converted to succinate, producing GTP or ATP directly. The other listed steps do not form a high-energy phosphate product directly.

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