For Each Mole of Glucose (C6H12O6) Oxidized by Cellular Respiration

question 45

Multiple Choice

For each mole of glucose (C6H12O6) oxidized by cellular respiration, how many moles of CO2 are released in the citric acid cycle (see Figure 7.1) ?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6
• D) 12
• E) 3

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