BHU PMT BHU PMT Solved Paper-2003

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    The net gain ATP from complete oxidation of 1 molecule of glucose in eukaryote is :

    A) 2                                             

    B) 4

    C)  24                                         

    D) 36

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     Complete oxidation of 1 molecule of glucose in eukaryote involves : (i) Glycolysis Glucose\[\to \]2 pyruvic acid      \[\Rightarrow \] 6 or 8 (ii) Oxidative decarboxylation     \[\Rightarrow \] 6 (iii)          Krebs cycle                         \[\Rightarrow \]24 Therefore, net ATP                         = 36or 38


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