During a 5-mile run in the high Alps, where oxygen concentration is lower, your body will produce less ATP per molecule of glucose than after the same run near sea level, where there is plenty of oxygen to supply your muscle cells. Approximately how many more molecules of ATP will your muscle cells produce per molecule of glucose at the lower elevation than at the oxygen-scarce high elevation?
A) 36
B) 34
C) 32
D) 2

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total amount of ATP produced per molecule of glucose during aerobic respiration is 36 in normal conditions. However, at high elevations where there is less oxygen concentration, less ATP is produced per molecule of glucose, which is around 34 in this case. Therefore, the difference between the two is 36-34=2, meaning that the muscle cells will produce 2 more molecules of ATP per molecule of glucose at the lower elevation with more oxygen. Therefore, the answer is B.

During a 5-Mile Run in the High Alps, Where Oxygen