The yield of ATP in aerobic respiration is usually lower than the theoretical 36 molecules due to all of the following, except
A) production of lactate.
B) cost to shuttle NADH into the mitochondrion.
C) getting ATP out of the mitochondrion.
D) different yields per NADH molecule.

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The production of lactate is associated with anaerobic respiration, not aerobic respiration, so it does not contribute to the lower yield of ATP in aerobic respiration.

The Yield of ATP in Aerobic Respiration Is Usually Lower