Which of the following molecules yields the most ATP from cellular respiration? A) fat B) glucose C) pyruvate D) FADH₂ E) proteins

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Fats yield the most ATP because they are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol, which enter the citric acid cycle and produce a large number of NADH and FADH2 molecules, leading to more ATP production through oxidative phosphorylation.

Which of the Following Molecules Yields the Most ATP from Cellular