How many molecules of ATP are produced from one molecule of glucose during aerobic cellular respiration?

a 16
b 4
c 2
d 36

1 answer

The correct answer is d 36.

During aerobic cellular respiration, one molecule of glucose can yield about 36 to 38 molecules of ATP, depending on the efficiency of the electron transport chain and the specific cell type. The commonly cited value is 36 ATP molecules.