Multiple choice

What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced during glycolysis?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 38

  4. 12
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Explanation

Glycolysis converts one molecule of glucose into two molecules of pyruvate(pyruvic acid), it makes energy in the form of two net molecules of ATP. Four molecules of ATP per glucose are actually produced; however, two are consumed for the preparatory phase.So, the net gain of ATP molecules is 2.

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