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How many ATP molecules are produced by aerobic oxidation of one molecules of glucose ?

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2

B

4

C

28

D

24

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C
A total of 38 molecules of ATP are produced during aerobic respiration of one molecules of glucose
Summary of ATP synthesis
8 ATP from glycolysis
6 ATP from acetyl Co-A.
24 ATP from Krebs' cycle.
Total=38 ATP from aerobic oxidation of one molecues of glucose.
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