NEET Biology question

BiologyRespiration in PlantsNEET

Consider the following statements with respect to respiration. (i) Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell. (ii) Aerobic respiration takes place within the mitochondria. (iii) Electron transport system is present in the outer mitochondrial membrane. (iv) C51H98O6 is the chemical formula of tripalmitin, a fat. (v) Respiratory quotient = Volume of O2 evolved / Volume of CO2 consumed

Of the above statements,

Answer: (A)

Solution

(i) and (ii) are standard correct facts. (iii) is false — the electron transport system is in the INNER (not outer) mitochondrial membrane. (iv) is verifiably correct: tripalmitin (glyceryl tripalmitate), formed from glycerol + 3 palmitic acid (C16H32O2)

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