The Total Number of ATP Generated by the Breakdown of Glucose

question 33

Multiple Choice

The total number of ATP generated by the breakdown of glucose is 38, but the net number of ATP generated is

• A) 2.
• B) 24.
• C) 30.
• D) 36.
• E) 40.

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