The Anaerobic Conversion of 1 Mol of Glucose to 2

question 9

Multiple Choice

The anaerobic conversion of 1 mol of glucose to 2 mol of lactate by fermentation is accompanied by a net gain of:

• A)1 mol of ATP.
• B)1 mol of NADH.
• C)2 mol of ATP.
• D)2 mol of NADH.
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Enols

Molecules containing a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is double-bonded to another carbon atom.

Organic Product

A compound or substance resulting from the chemical reactions involving organic molecules.

Enol

An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group directly connected to a carbon-carbon double bond, often in equilibrium with its keto form.

2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanone

A chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H16O, serving as a ketone with its carbonyl group located on the third carbon atom.