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Question
How many ATP molecules are generally produced from one glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The theoretical maximum yield of ATP per glucose molecule during aerobic cellular respiration is 36-38 ATP. This accounts for 2 from glycolysis (in the cytoplasm), 2 from the Krebs cycle (in the matrix), and about 32-34 from oxidative phosphorylation (via the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis).
Hint
The majority of ATP comes from the process in the mitochondria, not the initial steps.