The complete oxidation of glucose produces ________ ATP molecules.
A)2
B)8
C)12
D)24
E)32

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The complete oxidation of glucose through cellular respiration produces a total of 36-38 ATP molecules. Out of these, only 2 ATP are produced through glycolysis, 2 ATP through the Krebs cycle, and the remaining 32 to 34 ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. Therefore, the best choice from the given options is E, which is 32.

The Complete Oxidation of Glucose Produces ________ ATP Molecules