The energy used to generate most of the ATP formed in aerobic respiration is released when electrons are passed from NADH to
A) oxygen.
B) acetyl-CoA.
C) FADH.
D) CO2.
E) NADPH.

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The transfer of electrons from NADH to oxygen is the final step in the electron transport chain of aerobic respiration, which generates the majority of the ATP in this process. This generates energy to create a proton gradient, which can then be used by ATP synthase to produce ATP via oxidative phosphorylation.

The Energy Used to Generate Most of the ATP Formed