Respiration In Plants Question 93

Question: Complete oxidation of 1 gm molecule of glucose gives rise to [CPMT 1980; MP PMT 1991]

Options:

A) 68,60,000 cal

B) 6,86,000 cal

C) 68,600 cal

D) 6,800 cal

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

1 molecule of glucose yields 56kcal/2ATP in anaerobic respiration and 686000 calories (686 kcal)/total of 38 ATP in aerobic respiration.