MDCAT Biology MCQ #475

During oxidative phosphorylation, how many molecules of ATP are typically generated from the oxidation of a single FADH2 molecule?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #475

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During oxidative phosphorylation, how many molecules of ATP are typically generated from the oxidation of a single FADH2 molecule?

    • A) 1 ATP
    • B) 3 ATP
    • C) 2 ATP
    • D) 4 ATP

    Answer: 2 ATP

    Explanation: FADH2 yields 2 ATP because it enters the ETC at a lower energy level than NADH, which yields 3.