Essential Biochemistry - Biological Oxidation (Section 2 - No. 17)
In the context of oxidative phosphorylation, what is the significance of the P/O ratio?
It indicates the efficiency of ATP synthesis.
It represents the number of protons pumped per oxygen atom reduced.
It measures the rate of electron transport.
It indicates the number of ATP molecules produced per molecule of NADH or FADH2 oxidized.
Explanation
P/O ratio signifies ATP molecules generated per NADH or FADH2 oxidized
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