Making and Breaking Bonds for Energy Quick Check

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Question
If one molecule of glucose undergoes the reaction of glycolysis, what is produced?(1 point)
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1 ATP, 3 NADH, and 1 Pyruvate
1 ATP, 3 NADH, and 1 Pyruvate

2 ATPs, 2 NADH, and 2 Pyruvate
2 ATPs, 2 NADH, and 2 Pyruvate

3 NADH and 1 FADH2
3 NADH and 1 FADH2

4 ATPs, 6 NADH, and 2 FADH2
4 ATPs, 6 NADH, and 2 FADH2
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The correct answer is: 2 ATPs, 2 NADH, and 2 Pyruvate.

During glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate, producing a net gain of 2 ATP (4 produced, but 2 are consumed) and 2 NADH.