Concept explainers
a.
To determine:
The site of the cell where glycolysis takes place.
Introduction:
The cell requires energy to perform various functions and to stay vital. The various
b.
To determine:
The site of the cell where citric acid cycle takes place.
Introduction:
The cell requires energy to perform various functions and to stay vital. The various metabolic processes take place inside the cell to produce the required amount of energy in the form of ATP
c.
To determine:
The site of the cell where ATP synthesis takes place.
Introduction:
The cell requires energy to perform various functions and to stay vital. The various metabolic processes take place inside the cell to produce the required amount of energy in the form of ATP
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