Substrate-level phosphorylation accounts for approximately what percentage of the ATP formed by the electron transport chain?
A) 0%
B) 2%
C) 10%
D) 38%
E) 100%

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Substrate-level phosphorylation does not contribute to ATP formation in the electron transport chain; it occurs in glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. The electron transport chain produces ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

Substrate-Level Phosphorylation Accounts for Approximately What Percentage of the ATP