If Only One Molecule of Pyruvate (Instead of Two)were Produced

question 38

Multiple Choice

If only one molecule of pyruvate (instead of two) were produced per glucose molecule metabolized in glycolysis, then which of the following would be produced after glycolysis and before the electron transport chain?

• A)two ATP, six NADH, and two FADH2 molecules
• B)one ATP, three NADH, and one FADH2 molecules
• C)one ATP, four NADH, and one FADH2 molecules
• D)17 or 18 ATP, four NADH, and one FADH2 molecules
• E)one ATP, one NADH, and one FADH2 molecules

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