Botany-Electron Transport Chain

NEET Botany Electron Transport Chain MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

How many ATP molecules are synthesized through oxidative phosphorylation for every molecule of NADH that donates electrons to the electron transport chain in mitochondria?

A

3 ATP

B

2 ATP

C

1 ATP

D

4 ATP

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

When electrons from NADH are transferred through the electron transport chain, the energy released is sufficient to synthesize approximately 3 ATP molecules through oxidative phosphorylation.

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