Quick Biochem question [SOLVED]

[Kingfish]

I'm almost at the end of my second semester and I am really embarassed to have to ask this, but...
How much ATP can be produced per NADH and FADH2? My book doesn't appear to have a clear answer.

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[bluesTank]

Approximately 3.5 ATP per NADH, and 2.5 per FADH2

 

[Kingfish]

Much appreciated. I owe you one...

 

[rampagez99]

I was taught 1.5 fadh2 and 2.5 nadh.. it depends on how u calculate it.. shuttle systems etc.. but i thought 1.5 and 2.5 was the standard number

 

[Critical Mass]

Approximately 3.5 ATP per NADH, and 2.5 per FADH2

I'm calling shenanigans on this one.

Anybody have a beef with 3 and 2 respectively? Seems alright for an undergrad class. The OP asked "can be produced" so I'm fine ignoring losses in shunts used to move 'em into the mitochondria.

 

[Instatewaiter]

it is 3.5 and 2.5 created respectively but 1 ATP is lost during the various shunting systems leaving you with 2.5 and 1.5 net ATP

 

[Kingfish]

Net is what I needed. Thanks for the correction, I really appreciate that.