The complete aerobic oxidation of glucose results in the synthesis of as many as _ molecules of ATP.
Correct answer: C. 36
- A. 16
- B. 26
- C. 36
- D. 46
Explanation
The complete aerobic oxidation of glucose results in the synthesis of as many as 36 molecules of ATP. During aerobic oxidation, glucose undergoes glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Through these processes, high-energy electrons are transferred, leading to the synthesis of ATP. Glycolysis produces 2 ATP, the Krebs cycle yields 2 ATP, and oxidative phosphorylation generates about 32 ATP. In total, up to 36 ATP molecules are synthesized.
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Cellular respiration explains how cells release energy from glucose through glycolysis, the link reaction, Krebs cycle and electron transport chain. It includes ATP production, substrate-level and oxidative phosphorylation, aerobic versus anaerobic respiration, and the roles of mitochondria, oxygen and fermentation in energy transfer.
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