Cellular Respiration

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

Per glucose oxidized, cellular respiration produces approximately

A
$10 NADH and 2 FADH₂$
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B
$30 NADH and 30 FADH₂$
C
$2 NADH and 10 FADH₂$
D
$0 NADH and 0 FADH₂$

Explanation

Glycolysis: 2 NADH. Pyruvate ox.: 2 NADH. Krebs (\times2): 6 NADH + 2 FADH₂. Total: 10 NADH + 2 FADH₂ per glucose.

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