Many chemolithotrophs are able to produce more ATP from oxidation of their inorganic energy source than chemoheterotrophs produce from the aerobic oxidation of glucose.

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Chemolithotrophs typically generate less ATP per oxidized molecule compared to the ATP yield from aerobic oxidation of glucose by chemoheterotrophs, because the energy available from the oxidation of inorganic compounds is generally less than that from organic compounds like glucose.

Many Chemolithotrophs Are Able to Produce More ATP from Oxidation