If a cell is able to synthesize 30 ATP molecules for each molecule of glucose completely oxidized by carbon dioxide and water, how many ATP molecules can the cell synthesize for each molecule of pyruvate oxidized to carbon dioxide and water?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 12
D) 14
E) 15

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pyruvate oxidation through the Krebs cycle generates a total of 12 ATP molecules, which is less than the 30 ATP molecules generated through the complete oxidation of glucose.

If a Cell Is Able to Synthesize 30 ATP Molecules