Three molecules of NADH are produced during one turn of the citric acid cycle.How many total ATP molecules can be produced from these three NADH molecules?
A)1.5 ATP
B)2.5 ATP
C)5.0 ATP
D)7.5 ATP

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Each NADH molecule produced in the citric acid cycle can generate approximately 2.5 ATP molecules when it is oxidized in the electron transport chain. Therefore, three NADH molecules can produce a total of 7.5 ATP molecules (3 NADH x 2.5 ATP/NADH = 7.5 ATP).

Three Molecules of NADH Are Produced During One Turn of the Citric