The Actual ATP Yield from Aerobic Metabolism of One Molecule

question 22

Multiple Choice

The actual ATP yield from aerobic metabolism of one molecule of glucose is different from the theoretical yield because

• A) the net production of ATP is higher than previously thought.
• B) it accounts for the fact that an additional H⁺ is required to move ATP into the cytoplasm.
• C) it eliminates the ATP derived from NADH and FADH₂.
• D) of all of these.

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