Question:

The net gain ATP from complete oxidation of $1$ molecule of glucose in eukaryote is:

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

There is a total gain of $38$ ATP molecules during aerobic respiration of one molecules of glucose. Out of these two molecules of ATP are required for transporting the NADH produced in glycolysis (in cytoplasm) into the mitochondria for further oxidation, hence the net gain of ATP is $36$ molecules.
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Concepts Used:

Aerobic respiration

It is the release of a relatively large amount of energy in cells by the breakdown of food substances in the presence of oxygen

Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water.