NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyRespiration in PlantsPractice
In aerobic respiration, how many times more ATP is produced than anaerobic respiration?
Options
- A10
- B19
- C3
- D30
Correct answer
B. 19
Step-by-step solution
In aerobic respiration during complete oxidation of one glucose molecule, 38 ATP are produced. However, in anaerobic respiration, only 2 ATP are produced. Thus, in aerobic respiration, 19 times more ATP is produced than in anaerobic respiration.