In Order to Completely Oxidize Glucose, It Takes Two Turns

question 41

Multiple Choice

In order to completely oxidize glucose, it takes two turns of the citric acid cycle, which yields a net of 2 ATP, 6 NADH and 2 FADH₂. How many of the 32 total ATP molecules produced in cellular respiration come from the citric acid cycle, including the contribution from the NADH and FADH₂? ​

• A)​32
• B)​28
• C)​24
• D)​20
• E)​16

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