In case NADH is oxidised in a single step to form water.

Cell will burn

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Most of energy is liberated as heat

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ATP are formed

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ATP are formed

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Solution

The correct option is B Most of energy is liberated as heat
NADH is reoxidized in a single step to form water (in the presence of oxygen). NADH to donate electrons directly to Oxygen to water. NADH to Oxygen the many-electron carriers in the electron transport chain and heat is liberated as most of the energy.
So the correct answer is 'Most of the energy is liberated as heat'.

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