Which of the Following Is True of Energy Metabolism by Cancer

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of energy metabolism by cancer cells?

• A)They usually generate ATP through the Krebs cycle.
• B)They are more efficient at energy metabolism than normal cells and generate 36 molecules of ATP for every glucose molecule metabolized.
• C)They generate energy through glycolysis only when cells are experiencing hypoxia.
• D)They import much higher levels of glucose in comparison with normal cells.
• E)None of the above.

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