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Biology

Aerobic Metabolism

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A single molecule of glucose can yield up to 36–38 ATP molecules through aerobic metabolism, compared to only 2 ATP through anaerobic metabolism without oxygen.

Why this is interesting

You breathe in oxygen every moment, but have you ever wondered why your cells actually need it? The answer lies in a process that powers almost all complex life: aerobic metabolism.