How Many Molecules of ATP Are Produced During the Oxidative

question 42

Multiple Choice

How many molecules of ATP are produced during the oxidative decarboxylation of two molecules of pyruvate to yield two molecules of acetyl CoA?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6
• D) 12

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