Cancer cells require large amounts of ATP, which of the following produce a higher number of ATP?
Correct answer: B. Oxidative phosphorylation
- A. Electron transport chain
- B. Oxidative phosphorylation
- C. Krebs Cycle
- D. Glycolysis
Explanation
Cancer cells require large amounts of energy in the form of ATP. Which of the following processes results in the greatest production of ATP? Explanation: Oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria is the major contributor to the total ATP pool in most eukaryotic cells.
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