Question

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the location of the krebs cycle enzymes in eukaryotes is in the blank matrix, while in prokaryotes the enzymes are found in the blank.

Explanation:

Identify eukaryotic location of Krebs cycle enzymes

Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, and the Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle) takes place inside the innermost compartment of the mitochondria, which is the mitochondrial matrix.

Identify prokaryotic location of Krebs cycle enzymes

Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria. Therefore, metabolic pathways like the Krebs cycle occur directly within the cellular fluid, which is the cytoplasm.

Answer:

The location of the Krebs cycle enzymes in eukaryotes is in the <blank>mitochondrial</blank> matrix, while in prokaryotes the enzymes are found in the <blank>cytoplasm</blank>.