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The electron pairs of reduced coenzymes reach O2 and energy released during electron movement is used for the synthesis of __.

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In the first three steps of aerobic respiration, 12 high energy electron pairs are released in the form of 10 NADH and 2 FADH2 molecules. These electrons reach oxygen and energy is used for ATP synthesis.

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