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Where in the cell does the Krebs cycle occur?
Where in the cell does the Krebs cycle occur?
The Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix of eukaryotic cells. This compartment provides an optimal environment with high concentrations of necessary enzymes, substrates, and cofactors. It also enables efficient electron transfer to the electron transport chain, located on the adjacent inner mitochondrial membrane. In prokaryotic cells, the cycle takes place in the cytoplasm.
