MHCET/NEETHard
Q.When one molecule of glucose is completely oxidized, the theoretical maximum yield of ATP is 38. However, in most eukaryotic cells, the actual yield is 36 ATP. Why?
a
2 ATP are spent transporting 2 NADH from cytoplasm to mitochondria
b
2 ATP are lost during the Krebs cycle
c
Lactic acid is produced instead
d
Oxygen is not always available
Correct Answer: Option A
The correct solution involves applying the fundamental concept to derive the final value step by step...