How Does the Number of Molecules of ATP Produced Compare

question 48

Multiple Choice

How does the number of molecules of ATP produced compare for conversion of one molecule of either glucose or fructose to pyruvate?

• A)Fructose produces one less ATP than glucose.
• B)Fructose and glucose produce the same number of ATPs.
• C)Fructose produces one more ATP than glucose.
• D)Fructose produces twice the number of ATP compared to glucose.

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