Assuming a cell can use glucose as an energy source in fermentation, aerobic or anaerobic respiration. Which of these processes will provide the most ATP to the cell?
a) fermentation
b) aerobic respiration
c) anaerobic respiration
d) they all provide the same amount of ATP to the cell
Answer: b) aerobic respiration
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