Question

Approximately how many molecules of ATP are produced from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose (C6H12O6) in aerobic cellular respiration?

A) 2

B) 4

C) 18-24

D) 30-32

Section: 9.4

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option-D

Step-by-step explanation:

Cellular respiration is a process associated with the production of energy molecules in the form of ATP by oxidation of glucose molecule.

The respiration proceeds in four stages: glycolysis followed by link reaction, Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.

The oxidation of glucose begins by the glycolysis or the breakdown of the glucose molecules which produces 2 ATP molecules. The resultant then enter the link reaction, Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain which then produces many more ATP molecules and counts in 30-32 molecules.

Thus, option-D is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Approximately 36 molecules of ATP are produced from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose (C6H12O6) in aerobic cellular respiration. Among the options, Option D is so close so, it would be your correct answer.

In short, Your Answer would be Option D

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