The total number of FADH2 molecules produced from the complete aerobic oxidation of one glucose molecule is:
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Correct answer: 2
One FADH2 is produced per turn of the Krebs cycle at the succinate to fumarate step. With two turns per glucose molecule, a total of 2 FADH2 molecules are generated.
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