Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Oxidative Phosphorylation

GOB Chemistry

21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Oxidative Phosphorylation

Previous problemNext problem

2:12 minutes

Problem 95f

Textbook Question

Match the following ATP yields to reactions a to g:
1.5 ATP 2.5 ATP 7 ATP 10 ATP
12 ATP 32 ATP 36 ATP
f. NADH + H⁺ is oxidized to NAD⁺.

Verified step by step guidance

Step 1: Understand the context of the problem. The problem involves matching ATP yields to specific reactions. In this case, the reaction provided is the oxidation of NADH + H⁺ to NAD⁺.

Step 2: Recall the biochemical significance of NADH. NADH is a key electron carrier in cellular respiration. When NADH is oxidized to NAD⁺, it donates electrons to the electron transport chain, which drives ATP synthesis.

Step 3: Determine the ATP yield associated with NADH oxidation. In the electron transport chain, the oxidation of one NADH molecule typically results in the production of approximately 2.5 ATP molecules.

Step 4: Match the ATP yield to the reaction. Based on the information above, the reaction 'NADH + H⁺ is oxidized to NAD⁺' corresponds to an ATP yield of 2.5 ATP.

Step 5: Verify the match by considering the broader context of cellular respiration. Ensure that the ATP yield aligns with standard biochemical principles and the role of NADH in energy production.

Verified video answer for a similar problem:

This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above

Video duration:

Play a video:

Was this helpful?

Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

ATP Yield in Cellular Respiration

ATP yield refers to the amount of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) produced during cellular respiration processes, including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Each step of these metabolic pathways contributes a specific number of ATP molecules, which are crucial for energy transfer in cells.

NADH and Its Role in Energy Production

NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a key electron carrier in cellular respiration. When NADH is oxidized to NAD⁺, it donates electrons to the electron transport chain, leading to the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. The amount of ATP generated from NADH oxidation is significant, typically yielding about 2.5 ATP per molecule.

Oxidative Phosphorylation

Oxidative phosphorylation is the final stage of cellular respiration, occurring in the mitochondria, where ATP is produced using energy derived from the electron transport chain. This process involves the transfer of electrons from NADH and FADH₂ to oxygen, creating a proton gradient that drives ATP synthesis via ATP synthase, resulting in high ATP yields.

Watch next

Master Oxidative Phosphorylation Concept 1 with a bite sized video explanation from Jules

Start learning

Match the following ATP yields to reactions a to g:1.5 ATP 2.5 ATP 7 ATP 10 ATP12 ATP 32 ATP 36 ATPf. NADH + H+ is oxidized to NAD+.

Key Concepts

ATP Yield in Cellular Respiration

NADH and Its Role in Energy Production

Oxidative Phosphorylation

Watch next

Match the following ATP yields to reactions a to g:
1.5 ATP 2.5 ATP 7 ATP 10 ATP
12 ATP 32 ATP 36 ATP
f. NADH + H⁺ is oxidized to NAD⁺.