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During anaerobic respiration, number of ATP molecules generated by the breakdown of 20 glucose molecule is

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90
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60
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40
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20
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Solution

The correct option is C 40
In the process of anaerobic respiration, a single molecule breaks down to produce 2 molecules of ATP. Thus when 20 molecules of glucose will break down anaerobically, they will produce 40 molecules of ATP.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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