Biomolecules Question 166

Question: In cells the net production of ATP molecules generated from one glucose molecule is

Options:

A) 46

B) 32

C) 36

D) 40

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ C_6H _{12}O_6+6O_2+2ATP\xrightarrow{{}} $

$ 6CO_2+6H_2O+38ATP $

$ \therefore $ Net ATP molecules evolved =36