Question

which statement best explains the difference in efficiency of atp production between fermentation and cellular respiration? since both fermentation and cellular respiration start with glycolysis, no difference in efficiency exists. the lack of oxygen involved in fermentation pathways inhibits the enzyme that catalyzes acetyl coa production. cellular respiration has additional steps that produce more atp than glycolysis alone. fermentation produces more atp than cellular respiration since fewer steps are involved. this question was created or adapted by your instructor.

Explanation:

Cellular respiration consists of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron - transport chain. Glycolysis alone produces a small amount of ATP. The additional steps (Krebs cycle and electron - transport chain) in cellular respiration generate significantly more ATP. Fermentation only has glycolysis (the first step of cellular respiration) followed by a fermentation step that does not produce additional ATP. So, cellular respiration has more steps that produce more ATP than just glycolysis (which is the only ATP - producing part of fermentation).

Answer:

Cellular respiration has additional steps that produce more ATP than glycolysis alone.