Multiple choice

What is the percentage of energy that is captured in ATP released during complete oxidation of glucose?

  1. 25%

  2. 100%

  3. 40%

  4. 75%

  5. 80%

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C Correct answer
Explanation

After glycolysis and Kreb’s cycle, energy released is captured in oxidative phosphorylation to produce 38 ATP molecules. Some energy escapes out as heat energy, and only 40% of energy is trapped in ATP.