Where Does the Citric Acid Cycle Take Place in a Eukaryotic

Question

Where does the citric acid cycle take place in a eukaryotic cell?
A) Nucleus
B) Cytosol
C) Mitochondrial matrix
D) Endoplasmic reticulum
E) Mitochondrial membrane

Accepted Answer

The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, takes place in the mitochondrial matrix of eukaryotic cells. This is where the breakdown products of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are oxidized to produce energy.