MDCAT Biology MCQ #366

When a human skeletal muscle cell undergoes anaerobic respiration during intense exercise, what is the net gain of ATP per glucose?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #366

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When a human skeletal muscle cell undergoes anaerobic respiration during intense exercise, what is the net gain of ATP per glucose?

    • A) 36 ATP
    • B) 4 ATP
    • C) 38 ATP
    • D) 2 ATP

    Answer: 2 ATP

    Explanation: Lactic acid fermentation yields 2 ATP net per glucose. 36 ATP (Option A) is the theoretical yield of aerobic respiration.