Question

Maximum amount of energy is obtained when glucose is broken down in
(a) the presence of oxygen
(b) in the absence of oxygen
(c) in the insufficient supply of oxygen (d) none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

in presence of oxygen

Explanation:

during the oxidative breakdown of glucose, 38 ATP's are released ( 2 ATP's are utilized) and the net gain is 36 ATP's