Chapter 12, Problem 12.37PP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The number of ATP, NADH, and ${\text{FADH}}_{\text{2}}$ that would be produced if one molecule of glucose were to proceed through the citric acid cycle.

Introduction:

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cells that are produced during glucose metabolism. NADH is the reduced form of Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) which is the main component of the vitamin Niacin. ${\text{FADH}}_{\text{2}}$ is the reduced form of the Flavin adenine dinucleotide, which is the main component of the flavoprotein.