How many ATP molecules can theoretically be produced from the NADH generated by the catabolism of a molecule of glucose during aerobic respiration?
A) 38
B) 4
C) 30
D) 36
E) 34

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During aerobic respiration, each NADH can theoretically produce about 2.5 ATP molecules. Glycolysis and the citric acid cycle together produce 10 NADH molecules per glucose, leading to approximately 25 ATP from NADH. Combined with ATP from FADH2 and substrate-level phosphorylation, the total ATP yield is around 30-32 ATP per glucose molecule.

How Many ATP Molecules Can Theoretically Be Produced from the NADH