The Net Energy Yield for the Anaerobic Metabolism of One

question 54

Multiple Choice

The net energy yield for the anaerobic metabolism of one glucose molecule is

• A) 2 ATP and 2 NADH.
• B) 0 ATP and 2 NADH.
• C) 2 ATP and 0 NADH.
• D) 2 ATP and 2 FADH₂.
• E) 2 ATP, 6 NADH, and 2 FADH₂.

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Definitions:

Millivolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt.

Relative Refractory Period

A phase following immediate action where a neuron is less responsive to stimulation and requires a stronger than normal impulse to activate.

Sodium

A chemical element (Na) that is a highly reactive metal and an essential nutrient for human health, particularly in nerve function and fluid balance.

Action Potentials

Short-lasting events in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls.