How many molecules of ATP are obtained by the anaerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose?

How many molecules of ATP are obtained by the anaerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose? Correct Answer 2

  • 2 molecules of ATP are obtained by the anaerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose.
  • Respiration is a glucose degradation mechanism with the aid of molecular oxygen to generate ATP.
  • It requires both glycolysis and phosphorylation.
  • Glycolysis is the first step of glucose degradation that occurs in the absence of oxygen and transforms one glucose molecule into two pyruvate molecules.
  • During this cycle, 4 ATP molecules are generated and 2 ATP molecules are consumed.

Related Questions

Statement I Two ATP molecules are produced during anaerobic respiration.
Statement II Glucose is converted into pyruvic acid through a series of reaction with a net gain of 2 ATP molecules.
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