In cellular Respiration every NADH yields 3 ATP, But FADH yields only 2 ATP during electron transport. Give the reason.
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The ETC uses the energy from these electrons to pump protons (H⁺) across the membrane, creating a proton gradient. This gradient is then used by ATP synthase to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. The difference in ATP yield between NADH and FADH₂ is Show more…
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