Q. How many ATP molecules could maximally be generated from one molecule of glucose, if the complete oxidation of one mole of glucose to carbon dioxide and water yields 686 kcal and the useful chemical energy available in the high energy phosphate bond of one mole of ATP is 12 kcal?
A) Two
B) Thirty
C) Fifty seven
D) One
Explanation
30 ATP molecules could be generated from 686 kcal energy.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.