Through glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the redox reactions in the electron transport chain, how many molecules of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are gained through the oxidation of one molecule of glucose?

A. 4

B. 8

C. 32

D. 36

E. 38

Reveal the answer

D. 36
This is the total number from glycolysis and the Krebs cycle, not including the electron transport chain. The total number is 36.

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