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Assume 3 ATP are produced from each NADH and 2 ATP are produced from each FADH2. How many ATP are produced from the NADH generated from 2 pyruvate in the citric acid cycle?
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Key Concept
ATP yield from NADH in the citric acid cycle
Explanation
Each pyruvate molecule entering the citric acid cycle generates 3 NADH. Each NADH is assumed to produce 3 ATP. Therefore, 2 pyruvate molecules will generate 6 NADH, which in turn produce 18 ATP (6 NADH x 3 ATP/NADH).
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