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What is the net gain of ATP when each molecule of glucose is converted to two molecules of pyruvic acid?

Options

  1. ASix
  2. BTwo
  3. CEight
  4. DFour

Correct answer

C. Eight

Step-by-step solution

Glycolysis is the step-wise breakdown of glucose into 3-carbon pyruvic acid. There are many enzymatically controlled steps. There are 2 ATP molecules which are consumed. The net gain of ATP in glycolysis is 8 ATP.

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