Question

Fill in the blank and explain the statement.

After complete oxidation of a glucose molecules, __________ number of ATP molecules are formed.

Answer 1

After complete oxidation of glucose molecules, 38 number of ATP molecules are formed.
Explanation: We need the energy to work through the day, similarly each cell of our body needs the energy to survive. Cellular respiration is the process by which cells fulfill their energy need in the form of ATP. ATP is the energy currency in the cell. In cellular respiration glucose molecules break down (oxidation) in the presence of oxygen. On the complete breakdown, each glucose releases 38 ATP molecules.