The number of ATP molecules generated per atom of oxygen that is reduced when electrons are passed from NADH or reduced FAD (FADH) to O2 is called the

A. P/O ratio.
B. phosphorylation coefficient.
C. utilization ratio.
D. energy yield.


Answer: A

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