Chapter 23, Problem 23.41E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The meaning of the statement “Oxidation of NADH in the electron transport chain results in $34\%$ energy conservation” is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

In electron transport chain, the hydrogen ions and the electrons carried by NADH and ${\text{FADH}}_{\text{2}}$ combine with oxygen to give water. This is a multistep process which involves several enzymes. It occurs in the inner membrane of mitochondria.