How Many ATP Molecules (Net Yield) Are Produced Per Molecule

question 44

Multiple Choice

How many ATP molecules (net yield) are produced per molecule of glucose degraded during glycolysis?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)4
• D)36
• E)38

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Definitions:

Regio-

Refers to the specific area or location within a molecule that is targeted or affected during a chemical reaction.

Carbocation Rearrangement

A process where a carbocation (a positively charged carbon atom) changes its structure by moving a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group to a different carbon atom, often leading to a more stable carbocation.

Aqueous Acid

An acid solution in which water is the solvent, often used in chemical reactions that require a proton source.

Stereochemical

Pertaining to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule and the impact of this arrangement on its chemical behavior.