Question

If 5 molecules of glucose respired aerobically and another 5 molecules anaerobically, how many ATP and CO2 are expected to form?

• A. 200 ATP and 60 CO2
• B. 140 ATP and 40 CO2
• C. 200 ATP and 40 CO2
• D. 190 ATP and 36 CO2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

200 ATP and 40 CO2

Aerobic repiration released 38 molecules of ATP and 6 molecules of CO2 for every Glucose molecule and anaerobic respiration releases 2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of CO2 for one glucose molecule.