Pyruvate oxidation to form carbon dioxide and water liberates energy at the rate of 1142.2 kJ/mol. If pyruvate is oxidized by cell respiration approximately 12.5 ATP molecules per mole are produced. The free energy of hydrolysis of ATP is -30.5 kJ/mol. What is the apparent efficiency of ATP production?

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The Answer of Pyruvate oxidation to form carbon dioxide and water liberates energy at the rate of 1142.2 kJ/mol. If pyruvate is oxidized by cell respiration approximately 12.5 ATP molecules per mole are produced. The free energy of hydrolysis of ATP is -30.5 kJ/mol. What is the apparent efficiency of ATP production?

Pyruvate Oxidation to Form Carbon Dioxide and Water Liberates Energy