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Breathing And Exchange Of Gases

Question
CBSEENBI11025659

Arrange the following compounds formed in respiration based on their C-atoms in ascending order.

I. Pyruvic acid

II. α-ketoglutaric acid

III. Citric acid

IV. Malic acid

The correct answer is

  • IV, I, II and III

  • I, IV, II and III

  • I, II, IV and III

  • I, IV, III and II

Solution

B.

I, IV, II and III

Ascending order of the compounds formed in respiration based on their C- atoms is

Pyruvic acid (3C) < Malic acid (4C) < α- ketoglutaric acid (5C) < Citric acid (6C)

Compound C- atpms
I. Pyruvic acid 3 C
II. α- ketoglutaric acid 5 C
III. Citric acid 6 C
IV. Malic acid 4 C