* Cellular conditions: The availability of oxygen, the presence of different enzymes, and the specific metabolic pathways involved can all affect ATP yield.
* Different estimates: There are different ways to calculate ATP yield, leading to varying estimates.
Here's a breakdown of the commonly cited values:
* Aerobic respiration (with oxygen):
* Theoretical maximum: 38 ATP molecules per glucose molecule
* More realistic estimate: 29-32 ATP molecules per glucose molecule
* Anaerobic respiration (without oxygen):
* Net gain: 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule
Therefore, the answer to your question is:
* Under aerobic conditions, it's generally estimated to be 29-32 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
* Under anaerobic conditions, it's only 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.