Q. How many ATP is released respectively when NADH and $FADH_{2}$ molecules get oxidised?
A) 3 ATP, 2 ATP
B) 2 ATP, 3 ATP
C) 5 ATP, 4 ATP
D) 3 ATP, 5 ATP
Explanation
Oxidation of one molecule of NADH give rise to 3 molecules of ATP while that of one molecule of $FADH_{2}$ produces 2 molecules of ATP
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