Chapter 22, Problem 22.74QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of molecules of ATP produced by oxidation of one molecule of ${\text{FADH}}_{\text{2}}$ in oxidative phosphorylation has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidative phosphorylation is the set of chemical reactions that couples oxidation of NADH and ${\text{FADH}}_{\text{2}}$ to phosphorylation of ADP to produce ATP. It involves transfer of electrons from one component to another through the electron transport system embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane.