Question

Study the following statements with respect to Krebs cycle and select the correct option.

1. As per need, acetyl CoA or some other intermediates like a-ketoglutarate, oxaloacetate of Krebs cycle are used as precursors for synthesis of fatty acids, glutamic acid and aspartic acid respectively.
2. Various reactions of Krebs cycle involve step-wise oxidation of acetyl part of acetyl CoA leading to release of energy and C02.

Options

• Statement (i) is correct.

• Statement (ii) is correct.

• Statements (i) and (ii) are incorrect.

• Statements (i) and (ii) are correct.

Answer 1

Statements (i) and (ii) are correct.