For each molecule of glucose that is metabolized by glycolysis and the citric acid cycle (see Figure 7.1), what is the total number of NADH + FADH2 molecules produced?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 10
E) 12

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Glycolysis produces 2 NADH molecules, and the citric acid cycle produces 6 NADH and 2 FADH2 molecules. Therefore, the total number of NADH + FADH2 molecules produced is 2 + 6 + 2 = 10.

For Each Molecule of Glucose That Is Metabolized by Glycolysis