During the citric acid cycle, each acetyl group entering the cycle yields A) 1 ATP, 2 NADH, and 3 FADH₂. B) 1 ATP, 3 NADH, and 1 FADH₂. C) 3 ATP, 2 NADH, and 1 FADH₂. D) 4 ATP, 2 NADH, and 1 FADH₂. E) 1 ATP, 2 NADH, and 4 FADH₂.

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Each acetyl group entering the citric acid cycle yields 1 ATP (or GTP, depending on the cell type), 3 NADH, and 1 FADH2.

During the Citric Acid Cycle, Each Acetyl Group Entering the Cycle