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A system of energy production that needs oxygen to function. The complete oxidation of glucose can produce up to 38 molecules of ATP.

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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.
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