STANDARDBotany-Respiration

STANDARD Botany ATP Formation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

How many ATP are formed from NADPH⁺ to NAD⁺?

A

2 ATP

B

3 ATP

C

6 ATP

D

4 ATP

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

During the process of respiration, the energy carrier molecule NADH₂, FADH₂, ATP molecule are formed. One NADH₂ gives 3 molecules of ATP, while FADH₂ gives 2 molecules of ATP. At the end of glycolysis, there is a gain of 8 ATP molecules.

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