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How many ATP molecules are released when one molecule of glucose is oxidised in our liver cells?

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36
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38
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2
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8
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Solution

The correct option is B 38
38 ATP molecules are produced for the oxidation of one molecule of glucose. 2 from glycolysis, 2 from the Citric acid cycle, and about 34 from the electron transport system.
So the correct option is '38.'

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