Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
During aerobic respiration, one molecule...

During aerobic respiration, one molecule of glucose produces:

A

`2 ATP` molecules

B

`50 ATP` molecules

C

`38 ATP` molecules

D

`36 ATP` molecules

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • BIOMOLECULES

    CENGAGE CHEMISTRY|Exercise Exercises (Assertion-Reasoning)|15 Videos

  • BIOMOLECULES

    CENGAGE CHEMISTRY|Exercise Exercises Archives (Single Correct )|5 Videos

  • BIOMOLECULES

    CENGAGE CHEMISTRY|Exercise Exercises (Multiple Correcttype)|31 Videos

  • AROMATIC COMPOUNDS AND ALKYL AND ARYL HALIDES

    CENGAGE CHEMISTRY|Exercise Archives Subjective|18 Videos

  • BIOMOLECULES, POLYMERS AND CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

    CENGAGE CHEMISTRY|Exercise QUESTION BANK|8 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

During the respiration of an organism A, 1 molecule of glucose produces 2. ATP molecules whereas in the respiration of another organism B, 1 molecule of glucose produces 38 ATP molecules. (a) Which organism is undergoing aerobic respiration ? (b) Which organism is undergoing anaerobic respiration ? (c) Which type of organism, A or B, can convert glucose into alcohol ? (d) Name one organism which behaves like A. (e) Name two organisms which behave like B.

How may ATP are gained during aerobic respiration using one glucose.

Knowledge Check

  • Net gain of ATP molecules during aerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose is -

    A
    36
    B
    40
    C
    39
    D
    8

  • Assertion : During aerobic respiration, pyruvic acid formed as a result of glycolysis, undergoes phosphorylation reaction to form acetyl CoA. Reason : There is net gain of 18 ATP molecules during aerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false

  • Why is aerobic respiration of a molecule of glucose considered more efficient than anaerobic respiration?

    A
    More ATP is produced
    B
    More carbon dioxide is produced
    C
    More water is produced
    D
    More oxygen is used

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    In aerobic respiration one glucose produces

    During aerobic respiration how many molecules of CO2 are released in mitochondria per glucose molecule ?

    During aerobic breakdown (respiration) of a molecule of sucrose, the number of CO2 molecules released inside mitochondria but outside TCA cycle will be :-

    Number of ATP molecules synthesised through substrate level phosphorylation during aerobic respiration of one glucose molecules is

    Number of ATP molecules formed during aerobic respiration in break down of one glucose molecule via malate aspartate shuttle.

    Home
    Profile