Approximately what percentage of the energy of glucose (C6H12O6) is transferred to storage in ATP as a result of the complete oxidation of glucose to CO2 and water in cellular respiration?

A) 2%
B) 4%
C) 10%
D) 25%
E) 40%


Ans: E) 40%

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