Question

Which metabolic pathway produces the most ATP?

Answer 1

ATP generation:

1. The process by which glucose breakdown for the production of ATP, is referred to as cellular respiration.
2. ATP is the energy currency of cells.
3. Cell manufactures and stores energy in form of ATP.

Oxidative Phosphorylation:

1. Oxidative phosphorylation is the process of the formation of ATP, from ADP and inorganic phosphate.
2. The process includes oxidation and reduction of proteins.
3. This process takes place in the mitochondria during the electron transport chain of aerobic respiration.
4. During oxidative phosphorylation, most ATPs are produced.
5. It produces 24 ATPs during Oxidative Phosphorylation.