JIPMER 2006
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2006
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Respiration in Plants
JIPMER 2006 · Botany · Respiration in Plants
How many ATP are formed by oxidation of one glucose molecule in...
How many ATP are formed by oxidation of one glucose molecule in liver cells ?
Options
- A36
- B38
- C2
- D8
Correct answer
B. 38
Step-by-step solution
In liver cells and prokaryotic cells, 38 ATP are produced by the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose.
Pyruvic acid to
Acetyl Co-A 2 mol. of NADH = 6 ATP
Citric acid 6 mol. of NADH = 18 ATP
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