Question

Find out the number of ATP molecules produced through oxidative phosphorylation of NADH, produced through breakdown of 12 molecules of pyruvic acid in Kerb cycle?

Options

• 36

• 48

• 144 

• 12

Answer 1

144

Explanation:

One acetyl CoA through the Kreb cycle results in the formation of 3 NADH + H⁺, 1 FADH+H⁺, and 1 ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) (substrate-level phosphorylation).

One can achieve oxidative phosphorylation by a process called oxidative phosphorylation.

3 ATPs are produced by a molecule of NADH+H⁺.

Two ATPs are produced by one molecule of FADH. 12 Pyruvic acid molecules result in the production of 12 molecules of acetyl CoA These 12 acetyl groups The Krebs cycle produces 36 CoA molecules. 12 FA, NADH+H⁺, NADH+H⁺, NADH+H⁺, NADH