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Which pathway in cellular respiration generates the most ATP?
Question

Which pathway in cellular respiration generates the most ATP?

A.

Glycolysis

B.

Krebs cycle

C.

Electron transport chain

D.

Fermentation

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Electron transport chain.
• The Electron Transport Chain (ETC) produces about 32–34 ATP molecules, the highest in cellular respiration.
• It occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane in eukaryotic cells.
Information Booster
• Glycolysis produces 2 ATP molecules.
• Krebs cycle produces 2 ATP (as GTP) per glucose.
• ETC uses NADH and FADH₂ as electron donors.
• Oxygen is the final electron acceptor forming water.
Additional Knowledge
• ETC involves cytochromes and ATP synthase.
• Fermentation produces only 2 ATP and occurs without oxygen.
• Cellular respiration equation was explained by Hans Krebs.
• Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell.

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