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How many ATP molecules produced by Aerobic oxidation of one molecule of glucose : -

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • 2
  • 4
  • 36
  • 38
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Energy gain in one complete cycle of aerobic respiration.In aerobic respiration complete oxidation of one glucose molecule produces 38 ATP molecules. But the i number of ATP molecules so produced may vary depending upon the mode of entry of NADH in the mitochondria.If the electrons of NADH are accepted by malate then each molecule of NADH yields 3 ATP molecules and the total would be 38 ATP molecules. But if the electrons of NADH are accepted by FAD it yields only 2 ATP molecules making the total of 36 ATP molecules. This type of shuttle occurs in most of the eukaryotic cells.
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Respiration in Plants

Respiration in plants is a process that entails the production of energy in plants. This process can simply be described as the intake of Oxygen and the release of Carbon Dioxide as an outcome of the oxidation of complex organic compounds. Though plants do not have any specific organ to balance the process of respiration, their stems, roots, and leaves do this work at a very low rate than other living beings. The process of respiration is very crucial for the plants to sustain the growth of the plant tissues.

This process can be stated as-

\[C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 → 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{Energy}\]