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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