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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Review of Aerobic Cellular Respiration

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Review of Aerobic Cellular Respiration

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Multiple Choice

Approximately how many molecules of ATP are produced from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) through the process of aerobic cellular respiration?
a) 4.
b) 2.
c) 26-34.
d) 30-38.

26-34.

30-38.

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Begin by understanding the process of aerobic cellular respiration, which includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle), and the electron transport chain.

In glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is converted into two molecules of pyruvate, producing a net gain of 2 ATP molecules and 2 NADH molecules.

During the citric acid cycle, each pyruvate is further oxidized, generating 2 ATP molecules, 8 NADH molecules, and 2 FADH2 molecules per glucose molecule.

The electron transport chain uses the NADH and FADH2 produced in the previous steps to generate ATP. Each NADH can produce approximately 2.5 ATP, and each FADH2 can produce approximately 1.5 ATP.

Calculate the total ATP produced by adding the ATP from glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain, considering the conversion rates of NADH and FADH2 to ATP.