Topic: Glycolysis and fermentation· Plant Physiology

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

1. Eight

2. Four

3. Six

4. Two

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Answer: 4. Two

In glycolysis, one glucose gives two pyruvic acid molecules. 4 ATP are made and 2 ATP are used in the preparatory steps, so the net gain is \(4-2=2\) ATP.

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