Question

Out of 38 molecules of ATP produced after aerobic respiration of glucose, the break up in ATP production in glycolysis (P), pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA formation (Q) and Krebs cycle (R) is

• A. P = 2, Q = 6, R= 30
• B. P = 8, Q = 6, R = 24
• C. P = 8, Q = 10, R = 20
• D. P = 2, Q = 12, R = 24

Answer 1

The correct option is B

P = 8, Q = 6, R = 24

Break up in ATP production in glycolysis and pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA formation and Krebs cycle are 8, 6, 24 respectively.