Question:

How many ATP molecules are produced through ETS, out of 38 molecules produced after complete oxidation of one glucose molecule?

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Subtract the ATP made by substrate level phosphorylation from the total of 38.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • \(4\)
  • \(8\)
  • \(32\)
  • \(34\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
ATP made without the ETS is by substrate level phosphorylation: 2 in glycolysis and 2 in the Krebs cycle, a total of 4.

Step 2: Calculation
ATP from the ETS \(=38-4=34\).

Step 3: Check
There are 10 NADH (2 in glycolysis, 2 in the link reaction, 6 in the Krebs cycle) and 2 \(\text{FADH}_2\).
Using 3 ATP per NADH and 2 per \(\text{FADH}_2\), \(30+4=34\).

Final Answer:
34 ATP molecules are produced through the ETS. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }34} \]
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