Q.
Calculate the total number of ATP molecules produced if fructose-1,6- bisphosphate is used as a substrate for aerobic respiration.
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a
38 ATP
b
40 ATP
c
44 ATP
d
20 ATP
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
As fructose-1,6- bisphosphate is used as a substrate therefore the energy consuming phase of glycolysis is not required. Therefore, the total number of ATP produced= 38ATP+2 ATP= 40 ATP.