How many ATP molecules are produced during complete
oxidation of one molecule of pyruvic acid by that method of
ATP formation which is not common to aerobic and anerobic
respiration-
(1)15 ATP
(2) 14 ATP
(3) 18ATP
(4) 1 ATP
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The breakdown glucose takes place during glycolysis in which there is a net gain of 8 ATP. The pyruvic acid so formed undergoes oxidative decarboxylation and thus forms acetyl CoA. This reaction leads in the formation of 2 NADH₂ molecules. It results in the formation of 6 ATP.
Therefore if the complete oxidation of pyruvic acid takes place when there is a net gain of 15 ATP.
So, the correct option is '15ATP'
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