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dudidu dudidu
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7 years ago
Explain why the yield of ATP per glucose is considerably less than the theoretical maximum of
36 or even 32 in actual living cells.
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7 years ago
Energy transfers in this universe aren't 100% efficient. Sufficient of energy is lost as heat.
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7 years ago
Upwards Arrow that's true.

In fact, I believe only 34 percent of the bonds under optimal conditions are converted into ATP.

A car gasoline engine for example, has a 25% efficiency. The rest is lost as heat!
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