Question

How many ATP are produced from NADH2 during aerobic respiration?

• A. 30
• B. 8
• C. 34
• D. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Correct explanation of the Option B:

1. The theoretical maximal ATP output for the oxidation of one molecule of glucose during aerobic respiration is 38.
2. NADH produces the following amount of ATP:
3. Glycolysis: By oxidative phosphorylation, 2 NADH generates 6 ATP.
4. Reaction to Transition: 2 NADH generates 6 ATP.
5. The cycle of citric acid: By oxidative phosphorylation, 6 NADH generates 18 ATP.
6. One molecule of NADH is equivalent to two ATP in the cytoplasm.
7. One NADH molecule is equivalent to three ATP molecules inside the mitochondria.
8. Hence, in total 30 ATP molecules are generated by 10 NADH molecules during aerobic respiration.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Other options B,C and D didnot satisfy the appropriate explanation of the given question.

Final answer: 30 ATPs are produced from NADH2 during aerobic respiration.