Multiple Choice
The free-energy change for ATP hydrolysis to ADP inside the cell is about -50 kJ/mole. The complete cellular oxidation of glucose to carbon dioxide and water has a free-energy change of about -3000 kJ/mole. What is the efficiency of the cellular metabolism in harvesting this amount of free energy in the form of ATP synthesis?
A) About 10%
B) About 20%
C) About 30%
D) About 50%
E) About 70%
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