Synthesize your understanding of propanoyl-CoA conversion to succinyl-CoA and its energetic implications to determine the net ATP yield.

• A. Net yield is increased by 1 ATP due to conversion.
• B. Net yield is increased by 2 ATP due to conversion.
• C. Net yield is unaffected by conversion.
• D. Net yield is reduced by 1 ATP due to conversion.

Answer: (D)