From one pyruvate passing through Kreb's cycle, how many NADH are formed?

Correct answer: C. 3

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation

One pyruvate produces one NADH during its conversion to acetyl-CoA and two more NADH during its two turns of the Krebs cycle, giving 1 + 2 = 3 NADH per pyruvate. Students may choose 2 because they count only the NADH made directly in the Krebs cycle and omit the link reaction.

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