After complete oxidation of a glucose molecule, ..................... number of ATP molecules are formed.
Q.1 (A)(ii) After complete oxidation of a glucose molecule, ..................... number of ATP molecules are formed.
A. 18
B. 28
C. 38
D. 48
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Answer: C. 38
Answer: (C) 38
In aerobic respiration one molecule of glucose is completely oxidised to CO2 and water. Glycolysis gives 2 ATP, the Kreb’s cycle and the electron transport chain give the rest, so about 38 ATP are formed in all.
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