Why is the total ATP produced via aerobic respiration different from the net ATP produced?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Glycolysis requires the input of 2 ATP to cleave glucose. Therefore this cost must be
subtracted from the total produced for a net gain of ATP.

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