Biomolecules Ques 9

9. In cells, the net production of ATP molecules generated from one glucose molecule is

[1999]

(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.