Questions: Question 68 (1 point)
How many carbon dioxide molecules are produced by the complete aerobic breakdown of one glucose molecule?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6
Transcript text: Question 68 (1 point)
How many carbon dioxide molecules are produced by the complete aerobic breakdown of one glucose molecule?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6
Solution
The answer is the last one (E): 6.
Explanation for each option:
A. 2 - Incorrect. This number is too low for the complete aerobic breakdown of one glucose molecule.
B. 3 - Incorrect. This number is also too low.
C. 4 - Incorrect. This number is still too low.
D. 5 - Incorrect. This number is close but still not accurate.
E. 6 - Correct. The complete aerobic breakdown of one glucose molecule (C6H12O6) through cellular respiration produces six molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Summary:
The complete aerobic breakdown of one glucose molecule produces six carbon dioxide molecules.