If a Cell Is Able to Synthesize 30 ATP Molecules

question 70

Multiple Choice

If a cell is able to synthesize 30 ATP molecules for each molecule of glucose completely oxidized by carbon dioxide and water, how many ATP molecules can the cell synthesize for each molecule of pyruvate oxidized to carbon dioxide and water?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 12
• D) 14
• E) 15

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