The Approximate Yield of ATP Molecules from the Full Oxidation

Question

The approximate yield of ATP molecules from the full oxidation of a molecule of glucose is:
A)2)
B)6)
C)12.
D)32.
E)64.

Accepted Answer

The full oxidation of glucose through cellular respiration generates a total of 36-38 ATP molecules, with 2 ATP molecules being produced in glycolysis, 2 ATP molecules being produced in the Krebs cycle, and the majority of ATP molecules (approximately 32-34) being produced in oxidative phosphorylation. Choice D is the closest to the correct range.