What is the minimum number of H+ ions required during ATP production?

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The discussion centers on the minimum number of H+ ions required for ATP production related to the citric acid cycle (CAC). It clarifies that ATP is not directly produced during the CAC itself; rather, ATP synthesis occurs through an H+ ion gradient established in the electron transport chain. This distinction emphasizes that while the CAC plays a crucial role in cellular respiration, the actual ATP generation relies on the subsequent process of oxidative phosphorylation, where H+ ions are essential for driving ATP synthesis.
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how many minimum number of H+ ions are required during ATP production in citric acid cycle (CAC)?
 
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Is this question for schoolwork?
 
no it is a scientific question because we know the ATP production through the citric acid cycle
 
ATP is not produced during the citric acid cycle. ATP is produced through an H+ ion gradient in the electron transport chain.
 

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