Question
If one molecule of glucose undergoes the reaction of glycolysis, what is produced?
A. 3 NADH and 1 FADH2
B. 1 ATP, 3 NADH, and 1 Pyruvate
C. 4 ATPs, 6 NADH, and 2 FADH2
D. 2 ATPs, 2 NADH, and 2 Pyruvate
A. 3 NADH and 1 FADH2
B. 1 ATP, 3 NADH, and 1 Pyruvate
C. 4 ATPs, 6 NADH, and 2 FADH2
D. 2 ATPs, 2 NADH, and 2 Pyruvate
Answers
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The correct answer is **D. 2 ATPs, 2 NADH, and 2 Pyruvate**.
In glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate. During this process, a net gain of 2 ATP molecules and 2 NADH molecules is produced.
In glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate. During this process, a net gain of 2 ATP molecules and 2 NADH molecules is produced.