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Question

Why does the malate-aspartate shuttle yield more ATP compared to the glycerol 3-phosphate shuttle?

Accepted Answer

It allows NADH to enter the matrix without energy cost, maintaining proton pumping efficiency.

Answer

It directly transfers electrons to complex II, increasing ATP yield.

Answer

It uses FADH2 instead of NADH, which is more efficient.

Answer

It bypasses complex III, enhancing electron transport efficiency.