Multiple choice

How many molecules ATP are generated at the end of aerobic cellular respiration?

  1. 2

  2. 38

  3. 34

  4. 40
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While the theoretical maximum yield of aerobic respiration is often cited as 36-38 ATP per glucose molecule, 38 is the standard textbook value for the total yield.

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