Which of the Following Produces the Most ATP When Glucose

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following produces the most ATP when glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is completely oxidized to carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water?

• A) glycolysis
• B) fermentation
• C) oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA
• D) citric acid cycle
• E) oxidative phosphorylation (chemiosmosis)

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