The Krebs cycle takes place in the
A) mitochondrial matrix.
B) cytosol.
C) thylakoid membrane.
D) outer mitochondrial membrane.

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The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle or TCA cycle, takes place in the mitochondrial matrix, which is the innermost compartment of the mitochondria. This is where pyruvate is transported from the cytosol, and then broken down into carbon dioxide and energy in a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

The Krebs Cycle Takes Place in the