How Many ATPs Are Produced from the Complete Metabolism of One

question 47

Multiple Choice

How many ATPs are produced from the complete metabolism of one glucose molecule,assuming that all resulting NADH and FADH₂ is used by the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation to make ATP?

• A) 4
• B) 16
• C) 32
• D) 102

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