Figure 2-74. Schematic view of the coupled reactions that form NADH and ATP in steps 6 and 7 of glycolysis.

Figure 2-74Schematic view of the coupled reactions that form NADH and ATP in steps 6 and 7 of glycolysis

The C-H bond oxidation energy drives the formation of both NADH and a high-energy phosphate bond. The breakage of the high-energy bond then drives ATP formation.

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