Biomolecules Ques 9
9. In cells, the net production of ATP molecules generated from one glucose molecule is
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(a) 46
(b) 32
(c) 36
(d) 40
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 9.(c)
Solution:
(c) $C_6 H _{12} O_6+6 O_2+2 ATP \longrightarrow$ $6 CO_2+6 H_2 O+38$ ATP Molecules
Net total number of ATP molecules evolved $=$ 36 molecules.