FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FERMENTATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Krebs Cycle is part of ____ respiration.
A
Aerobic
B
Anaerobic
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Krebs cycle, by itself, does not require the presence of oxygen; this element is necessary for the last stage of aerobic cellular respiration, i.e., oxidative phosphorylation. Organic molecules endowed with energy (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins) are split in previous reactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aerobic respiration means ‘with oxygen’ and occurs when the body produces energy from chemical reactions using oxygen. The Krebs cycle is part of aerobic metabolism.

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