Assuming 30% Efficiency in the Conversion of the Released Energy

Multiple Choice

Assuming 30% efficiency in the conversion of the released energy to ATP, how many molecules of ATP can be synthesized by the combustion of one molecule of glucose to form CO₂ and H₂O? Given: ΔG_f°: −910.4 kJ/mol for glucose, −394.4 kJ/mol for CO₂(g) , and −237.1 kJ/mol for H₂O(l) , and ΔG°′ for the hydrolysis of ATP is −34.54 kJ/mol.

A) 14 ATP/glucose
B) 57 ATP/glucose
C) 43 ATP/glucose
D) 32 ATP/glucose
E) 25 ATP/glucose