Respiration in Plants Question 2

2. Net gain of ATP molecules during aerobic respiration is

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(a) 36 molecules

(b) 38 molecules

(c) 40 molecules

(d) 48 molecules

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) 38 molecules of ATP are produced during aerobic respiration. Of these 2 ATP are used in link reaction. Hence net gain is of 36 ATP.