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When one molecule of glucose is completely oxidized during aerobic respiration, how many molecules of carbon dioxide are released due to Tricarboxylic acid cycle?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four



Question ID - 4975 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

When one molecule of glucose is completely oxidized during aerobic respiration, how many molecules of carbon dioxide are released due to Tricarboxylic acid cycle?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Six carbon dioxide molecules are released by complete oxidation of one glucose molecules. Two carbon dioxide molecules are released during oxidative Decarboxylation reaction and four carbon dioxide molecules are released in Krebs’ cycle or tricarboxylic Acid cycle.

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