NEET2006BotanyRespiration in PlantsActual
How many ATP molecules could maximally be generated from one molecule of glucose, if the complete oxidation of one mole of glucose to CO ₂ and H ₂ O yields 686 kcal and the useful chemical energy available in the high energy phosphate bond of one mole of ATP is 12 kcal ?
Options
- A1
- B2
- C30
- D57
Correct answer
D. 57
Step-by-step solution
Complete oxidation of one mole of glucose yields =686 kcal . Chemical energy available in high energy phosphate bonds of one mole of ATP =12 ATP ATP molecules maximally generated from one molecule of glucose =686 / 12=57 ATP molecules.