Register
A system of energy production that needs oxygen to function. The complete oxidation of glucose can produce up to 38 molecules of ATP.
162k views
3 votes
A system of energy production that needs oxygen to function. The complete oxidation of glucose can produce up to 38 molecules of ATP.

User William Martins
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

6 votes
Aerobic respiration can produce a maximum of 38 ATP per glucose molecule. Anaerobic respiration can produce 2 ATP per glucose molecule. As a result, aerobic respiration is about 19 times more efficient.
User R Esmond
by
8.0k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

8.7m questions

11.4m answers

Other Questions

This gas makes up close to one fourth of the air surrounding earth
Is the plurea one of the membranes beside the lungs?
How to make a cheesecake in 5 simple steps?
How do heart and lungs work together?
Why does your eyes burn
Link Copied!