The Net ATP Production in Glycolysis Is Only Two Because

question 61

Multiple Choice

The net ATP production in glycolysis is only two because

• A) two ATPs are used to "activate" glucose, while 4 ATPs are produced in remaining glycolysis steps.
• B) that is all the ATPs "loaded" with phosphates during glycolysis.
• C) two ATPs are used to donate electrons, in order to move NADH into the mitochondria.
• D) None of the answer choices are correct, because six ATPs are the net yield from glycolysis.
• E) that is the needed number of ATPs to power the reactions of the Krebs cycle.

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