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How many ATP molecules are produced thorough ETS, out of 38 molecules produced after complete oxidation of one glucose molecule?
Options
- A4
- B8
- C32
- D34
Correct answer
D. 34
Step-by-step solution
During the complete oxidation of one glucose molecule, a total of 38 ATP molecules are produced. Substrate-level phosphorylation (SLP) directly yields ATP without the involvement of the Electron Transport System (ETS). The ATP produced via SLP is: Glycolysis: 2 ATP Krebs cycle: 2 ATP (one per turn, two turns per glucose) Total ATP from SLP = 4 ATP. The remaining ATP molecules are generated through oxidative phosphorylation via the ETS from reduced coenzymes (NADH and FADH₂ ). Total ATP from ETS = Total ATP - ATP fr