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Which of the following produced the most ATP?Group of answer choicesAerobic RespirationAnearobic RespirationFermentationGlycolysis

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Which of the following produced the most ATP?

  • Group of answer choices
    • Aerobic Respiration
    • Anaerobic Respiration
    • Fermentation
    • Glycolysis
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Solution

The process that produces the most ATP is Aerobic Respiration. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

  1. Glycolysis: This is the first step of glucose metabolism and occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell. It produces a net gain of 2 ATP molecules.

  2. Anaerobic Respiration/Fermentation: If oxygen is not present, cells can undergo either anaerobic respiration or fermentation to produce ATP. Both of these processes also occur in the cytoplasm and produce a net gain of 2 ATP molecules.

  3. Aerobic Respiration: If oxygen is present, cells can undergo aerobic respiration, which includes the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain. This process occurs in the mitochondria and produces a net gain of approximately 34-36 ATP molecules.

So, among the options given, Aerobic Respiration produces the most ATP.

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