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An enzyme not used in Krebs cycle is

A

Aconitase

B

Decarboxylase

C

Fumarase

D

Aldolase.

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To determine which enzyme is not used in the Krebs cycle, we will analyze each of the given options one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Enzymes**: The options provided are: - Aconitase - Decarboxylase - Fumarase - Aldolase 2. **Analyze Aconitase**: - Aconitase is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of citrate to isocitrate in the Krebs cycle. - Therefore, Aconitase is **used** in the Krebs cycle. 3. **Analyze Decarboxylase**: - Decarboxylase enzymes are involved in the oxidative decarboxylation processes in the Krebs cycle. - Thus, Decarboxylase is also **used** in the Krebs cycle. 4. **Analyze Fumarase**: - Fumarase catalyzes the conversion of fumarate to malate, which is a reaction that occurs in the Krebs cycle. - Therefore, Fumarase is **used** in the Krebs cycle. 5. **Analyze Aldolase**: - Aldolase is an enzyme that is involved in glycolysis, specifically in the conversion of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate to dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate. - Aldolase is **not used** in the Krebs cycle. 6. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the enzyme that is **not used** in the Krebs cycle is **Aldolase**. ### Final Answer: The enzyme not used in the Krebs cycle is **Aldolase** (Option 4).
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