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How many ATPs are formed in electron transport chain and chemiosmosis? a. Theoretically, one NADH is used to produce ____ molecules of ATP. b. Theoretically, one FADH2 is used to produce ____ molecules of ATP.

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In electron transport chain and chemiosmosis, theoretically, 32 molecules of ATP are produced.

a. Theoretically, one NADH is used to produce 2.5 molecules of ATP.

b. Theoretically, one FADH2 is used to produce 1.5 molecules of ATP.

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