The Formation of Each Pyruvate in Glycolysis Also Produces a Net

question 53

Multiple Choice

The formation of each pyruvate in glycolysis also produces a net of 2 NADH and 2 ATP.However,each metabolism of glucose produces a net of 4 NADH and 4 ATP.How is this explained?

• A)Glucose is cleaved into two three carbon sugars that are metabolized into pyruvate.
• B)Pyruvate can also be fermented,which decreases the energy produced.
• C)Glucose is metabolized by a different,more efficient pathway than pyruvate.
• D)Energy is added to glucose which increases the amount of ATP produced per glucose molecule.

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