Multiple choice

According to "Lehningers Principles of Biochemistry book" the transfer of electrons from NADH to Oxygen generates ......

  1. 1.5 molecules of ATP per pair of electrons

  2. 2 molecules of ATP per pair of electrons

  3. 3 molecules of ATP per pair of electrons

  4. 2.5 molecules of ATP per pair of electrons
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to modern biochemical standards (Lehninger), the oxidation of one NADH molecule yields approximately 2.5 ATP molecules.

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