Which of these statements is incorrect?
- Glycolysis operates as long as it is supplied with NAD that can pick up hydrogen atoms.
- Enzymes of TCA cycle are present in mitochondrial matrix.
- Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in outer mitochondrial membrane.
- Glycolysis occurs in cytosol.
Answer
(3) Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in outer mitochondrial membrane.
Solution
(1) Glycolysis needs NAD+ to accept hydrogen at the oxidation of PGAL ⇒ correct.
(2) As per NCERT, the TCA cycle takes place in the matrix of mitochondria ⇒ correct.
(3) The electron transport system and ATP synthase (complex V) are located in the inner mitochondrial membrane ⇒ oxidative phosphorylation occurs there, not in the outer membrane ⇒ incorrect.
(4) Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm (cytosol) ⇒ correct.
Answer: (3)