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How many ATP molecules are produced by oxidation of two molecules of glucose?


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38

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76

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2

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40

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Solution

The correct option is B

76


Oxidation of one molecule of glucose molecule during cellular respiration generates 38 ATP molecules - ​​2 from glycolysis, 2 from Krebs cycle, and 34 from the electron transport system. Therefore, two glucose molecules can generate 76 ATP molecules.


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