MHT CET Biology question

BiologyRespiration in PlantsMHT CET

How many ATP molecules are obtained from oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvic acid to form acetyl-Co-A in respiration?

Answer: (C)

Solution

The two pyruvic acids from one glucose give 2 NADH2 during acetyl-CoA formation, equal to 2 x 3

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