Approximately How Many Molecules of ATP Are Produced from the Complete

question 32

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many molecules of ATP are produced from the complete oxidation of two molecules of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) in aerobic cellular respiration?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 15
• D) 30-32
• E) 60-64

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Definitions:

Marginal Product Curve

The marginal product curve depicts the change in output resulting from employing one more unit of a specific input, holding all other inputs constant, and typically features phases of increasing, constant, and diminishing marginal returns.

Fixed Input

A resource or input in the production process that remains unchanged regardless of the level of output or production.

Capital

Resources, such as funds or other assets, that are available for use in the production of goods or services and investment.

Total Product

The total quantity of output produced by a firm using various inputs during a given period.