Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 45

Practice objective / multiple choice question 45 from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 45 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • BIOLOGY • objective

A tissue requires a continuous supply of 1500 ATP molecules per minute. Aerobic respiration of one mole of glucose yields 30 ATP, whereas anaerobic fermentation of one mole of glucose yields only 2 ATP. Determine the minimum number of moles of glucose needed per minute under (a) aerobic conditions and (b) anaerobic conditions, and state how many additional moles of glucose are required when the tissue switches from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism.

Answer Options

A. Aerobic: 55 mol; Anaerobic: 770 mol; Extra glucose: 715 mol
Correct Answer B. Aerobic: 50 mol; Anaerobic: 750 mol; Extra glucose: 700 mol
C. Aerobic: 45 mol; Anaerobic: 720 mol; Extra glucose: 675 mol
D. Aerobic: 60 mol; Anaerobic: 800 mol; Extra glucose: 740 mol
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Aerobic: 50 mol; Anaerobic: 750 mol; Extra glucose: 700 mol

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