Multiple choice

Oxidation of one molecule of NADH gives rise to.......ATP while that of 1 molecule of FADH2 produces. .......ATP

  1. 2 and 3

  2. 3 and 3

  3. 3 and 2

  4. 3 and 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The oxidation of one molecule of NADH yields approximately 3 ATP, while the oxidation of one molecule of FADH2 yields approximately 2 ATP due to the entry point into the electron transport chain.

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