Answer: 36
Explanation: .
In the process of cellular respiration the glucose molecules are broken down into ATP molecules, which provide energy for the various functions of the body.
In the process of glycolysis when the glucose is converted into pyruvate, there is production of 2ATPs and 2NADH (that enters into mitochondria as FADH2) molecules.
Then during the conversion of the pyruvate molecules into acetyl co-A, there is a production of 2 NADH molecules.
During Kreb's Cycle 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, and 2 ATP molecules are produced.
During electron transport chain the 8 NADH and 4 FADH2 molecules are oxidised and form 28 molecules of ATPs as one NADH molecule gives energy to form 3 ATP molecules and 1 FADH2 molecule gives energy to form 2 ATP molecules.
Thus, during respiration, a total of 36 ATP molecules are produced per molecule of glucose.
