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Biology Question on Glycolysis

How many ATPs are produced during glycolysis of one molecule of glucose?

A

4

B

2

C

36

D

38

Answer

2

Explanation

Solution

Glycolysis is the process of cellular respiration where one molecule of glucose is broken down to two molecules of pyruvic acid. In this process there is a gain of 2 NADH and 2ATP I.e., 2ATPS are produced.