Question

How many $ATP$ is generated in aerobic respiration via glycerol phosphate shuttle in eukaryotes?

• A. $38\text{ATP}$
• B. $36\text{ATP}$
• C. $40\text{ATP}$
• D. $80\text{ATP}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $36\text{ATP}$

In prokaryotes, in aerobic respiration a total of $38\text{ATP}$ are generated because no shuttle system are present.

In eukaryotes, glycerol phosphate shuttle is present which consumes $2\text{ATP}$ for entry of glycolytic $NADH$ into mitochondria. So, $36\text{ATP}$ are generated in aerobic respiration via glycerol phosphate shuttle in eukaryotes.