Here's the breakdown:
* Glycolysis: 2 ATP are produced, but 2 are also used, resulting in a net gain of 0 ATP.
* Krebs Cycle: 2 ATP are produced.
* Electron Transport Chain: 34 ATP are produced.
Therefore, the total net gain is 38 ATP.
It's important to note that this is a theoretical maximum. In reality, the number of ATP molecules produced can vary slightly depending on factors such as the efficiency of the electron transport chain and the type of cell.