If all reduced electron carriers are reoxidized to run oxidative phosphorylation, how many ATP can be generated from the oxidation of one acetyl-CoA?

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One acetyl-CoA generates 3 NADH and 1 FADH2 during the citric acid cycle. Each NADH can produce approximately 2.5 ATP, and each FADH2 can produce approximately 1.5 ATP. Therefore, 3 NADH x 2.5 ATP/NADH + 1 FADH2 x 1.5 ATP/FADH2 = 10 ATP.

If All Reduced Electron Carriers Are Reoxidized to Run Oxidative