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Out of 36 ATP molecules produced per glucose molecule during respiration

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2 are produced outside glycolysis and 34 during respiratory chain
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2 are produced outside mitochondria and 34 inside mitochondria
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2 during glycolysis and 34 during Krebs cycle
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All are formed inside mitochondria
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The correct option is B 2 are produced outside mitochondria and 34 inside mitochondria
During respiration, a total of 36 ATP are produced. Out of which, 2 ATP are generated by glycolysis in cytoplasm, and 34 ATP are produced by other cellular respiration processes in mitochondria.

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