For each acetyl Co-A oxidized by the citric acid cycle, what is the energy gain?
1. Two molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and one nucleoside triphosphate
2. Three molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and one nucleoside triphosphate
3. Two molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and two nucleoside triphosphate
4. Three molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and two nucleoside triphosphate

Options

A. Two molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and one nucleoside triphosphate
B. Three molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and one nucleoside triphosphate
C. Two molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and two nucleoside triphosphate
D. Three molecules of NADH, one `FADH_2` and two nucleoside triphosphate

Answer

B