About how many total ATP equivalents are generated by the complete oxidation of one molecule of acetyl CoA?
A)1.5
B)2.5
C)3
D)10
E)30

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The complete oxidation of one molecule of acetyl CoA generates a total of 10 ATP equivalents through the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Specifically, one molecule of acetyl CoA generates 3 NADH molecules, 1 FADH2 molecule, and 1 ATP molecule through the citric acid cycle, which can generate a total of 10 ATP equivalents (2.5 ATP per NADH, 1.5 ATP per FADH2, and 1 ATP per ATP generated directly).

About How Many Total ATP Equivalents Are Generated by the Complete