How many ATP molecules produced by Aerobic oxidation of one molecule of glucose : -
A
2
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B
4
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C
38
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D
34
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Solution
The correct option is C 38 During Cellular Respiration, sugar is broken down to CO2 and H2O, and in the process, ATP is made that can then be used for cellular work. The overall reaction for cellular respiration:
C6H12O6 + 6O2 ------------------> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ~38 ATP