MDCAT Biology MCQ #558

In cellular respiration, which stage produces the most ATP molecules per glucose molecule?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #558

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In cellular respiration, which stage produces the most ATP molecules per glucose molecule?

    • A) Glycolysis
    • B) Pyruvate oxidation
    • C) Krebs cycle
    • D) Oxidative phosphorylation

    Answer: Oxidative phosphorylation

    Explanation: Oxidative phosphorylation: produces 32-34 ATP, Krebs cycle incorrect because it produces 2 ATP