NADH and FADH2 carry high-energy electrons that are used to power the production of ATP in the mitochondria. These cofactors are generated during glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the fatty acid oxidation cycle. Which molecule below can produce the most ATP? Explain your answer.

NADH and FADH2 carry high-energy electrons that are used to power the production of ATP in the mitochondria. These cofactors are generated during glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the fatty acid oxidation cycle. Which molecule below can produce the most ATP? Explain your answer.



(a) NADH from glycolysis
(b) FADH2 from the fatty acid cycle
(c) NADH from the citric acid cycle
(d) FADH2 from the citric acid cycle



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