The Complete Aerobic Metabolism of One Molecule of Glucose Yields

Question

The complete aerobic metabolism of one molecule of glucose yields a maximum of how many ATPs?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 18
D) 32 to 34
E) 36 to 38

Accepted Answer

The complete aerobic metabolism of one molecule of glucose can yield a maximum of 36 to 38 ATPs, depending on the efficiency of the electron transport chain and the shuttle systems used to transport electrons into the mitochondria.