AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

AEROBIC RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which produces the most ATP per molecule of glucose?
A
Glycolysis
B
Lactic acid fermentation
C
Aerobic respiration
D
Anaerobic respiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The metabolic cycle that provides the highest net ATP per glucose molecule is oxidative phosphorylation .

Detailed explanation-2: -The theoretical maximum yield of ATP for the oxidation of one molecule of glucose during aerobic respiration is 38.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The process that creates the most ATP per glucose molecule is aerobic cellular respiration. During this process one glucose molecule is used with oxygen to create 32-34 ATP molecules, carbon dioxide and water.

Detailed explanation-4: -In aerobic respiration, the full oxidation of one glucose molecule can theoretically yield 38 ATP molecules.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aerobic respiration is much more efficient due to the high production of ATP. This high production occurs due to the complete breakdown of glucose into CO2 and Energy (ATP).

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