help please? biology. blah?

Question

which of the following processes releases the most ATP per molecule of glucose for immediate cell use?
A) aerobic respiration
B) anaerobic respiration
C)chemosynthesis
D)photosynthesis


im not just trying to get u guys to do my homework. i think i know the answer. i just want to make sure im right. this is kind of confusing me.

Answer 1

I am an MD. The correct answer is B. The key phrase is "immediate use". All of the other processes are more efficient but slower. It is kind of like the difference between burning coal and burning gasoline. Coal gives off far more heat in the end, but if you need heat quickly, go with the gasoline.