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One molecule of glucose on complete oxidation yields ____ molecules of ATP during cellular respiration.

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32
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34
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36
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D
38
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Solution

The correct option is D 38
On complete oxidation, one molecule of glucose yields 38 molecules of glucose but since 2 molecules of ATP are used up during glycolysis, the net gain is of 36 molecules of ATP.

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