Why Does FADH₂ Result in Fewer ATP Than NADH

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why does FADH₂ result in fewer ATP than NADH + H⁺?

• A) FADH₂ only contains 1 electron.
• B) FADH₂ only contains 1 hydrogen ion.
• C) FADH₂ drops its electrons off lower on the electron transport chain.
• D) FADH₂ drops its electrons off higher on the electron transport chain.
• E) FADH₂ drops its electrons off to oxygen.

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