If a Cell Is Able to Synthesise 30 ATP Molecules

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a cell is able to synthesise 30 ATP molecules for each molecule of glucose completely oxidised to carbon dioxide and water, approximately how many ATP molecules can the cell synthesise for each molecule of pyruvate oxidised to carbon dioxide and water?

• A) 8
• B) 12.5
• C) 16
• D) 25

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to estimate the manufacturing overhead cost per unit of production, based on expected costs and activity levels.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that occur from manufacturing a product such as the cost of managing a factory.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been charged against a fixed asset since it was put into use.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, based on the estimated cost of manufacturing overhead and an allocation base, used to assign overhead costs to products.