Question

one molecule of glucose can produce up to ____________ atp molecules.
4
38
20
2

Explanation:

Through cellular respiration, one glucose molecule can undergo glycolysis, the citric - acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation to produce up to 38 ATP molecules in prokaryotes and around 30 - 32 ATP in eukaryotes due to shuttle systems. Among the given options, 38 is the most relevant answer considering standard textbook values for prokaryotic ATP yield.

Answer:

B. 38