During conversion of all the following, $C{O_2}$ is released along with synthesis of $NADH{\rm{ }} + {\rm{ }}{H^ + }$ , except a. Pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA b. -ketoglutaric acid to succinyl CoA c. Malic acid to oxaloacetic acid

NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: RESPIRATION IN PLANTS

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During conversion of all the following,

C{O_2}

is released along with synthesis of

NADH\mathrm{ } + \mathrm{ }{H^ + }

, except
a. Pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA b. -ketoglutaric acid to succinyl CoA
c. Malic acid to oxaloacetic acid

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Correct option: D

c only

Option D (c only) is correct because the conversion of malic acid to oxaloacetic acid produces NADH + H+, but does not release

CO_2

. Decarboxylation does not occur in this step.