Question

Match the following:

• A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• D. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

Hint:

The Krebs cycle involves organic acids of different carbon numbers, playing a key role in cellular respiration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Carbon Counting in Organic Acids - $\alpha$-Ketoglutaric acid → 5 carbons. 
- Succinic acid → 4 carbons. 
- Citric acid → 6 carbons.
- Acetyl group of Acetyl CoA → 2 carbons.

 Step 2: Matching Correctly The correct matching is A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III.