Refer to Figure 9.2, showing the citric acid cycle, as a guide to answer the following questions.

-Approximately how many molecules of ATP are produced from the complete oxidation of two molecules of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)in cellular respiration?
A)2
B)4
C)15
D)38
E)76

Question

Refer to Figure 9.2, showing the citric acid cycle, as a guide to answer the following questions.
 
-Approximately how many molecules of ATP are produced from the complete oxidation of two molecules of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)in cellular respiration?
A)2 
B)4 
C)15 
D)38 
E)76

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose in cellular respiration typically produces about 38 molecules of ATP. Therefore, for two molecules of glucose, approximately 76 molecules of ATP are produced.