During a cellular aerobic respiration process, glucose is metabolized to produce ATP, which cells use as a principal energy source. This biochemical pathway involves several phases, including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. Each of these processes contributes to the overall free energy change and redox reactions that drive ATP synthesis. Consider the role of glucose in terms of its energy yield and the efficiency of energy conversion in aerobic respiration.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between glucose metabolism and ATP production in the context of bioenergetics?