Q. What is the net gain of ATP when each molecule of glucose is converted to two molecules of pyruvic acid?
A) Eight
B) Four
C) Six
D) Two
Explanation
[Solution] Glycolysis uses 2 ATP and produces 4 ATP directly, giving a net gain of 2 ATP per glucose. Answer (4).
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