Problem:
Calculate efficiency of energy capture? (Answer attached)
The overall equation for electron transport is: NADH + H+ + 1/2 O2 ? NAD+ + H2O (Delta E=+1.14, Delta G=-52668)
Some of the energy which is released by this process is used to synthesize 3 moles of ATP.
Required:
Question: What is the efficiency of energy capture in this process?
(Answer: 43%)
Show the pedigree and your calculation.