Glucose Is a 6-Carbon Molecule

question 17

Multiple Choice

Glucose is a 6-carbon molecule. How is it changed as it moves through glycolysis?

• A) Electrons and hydrogen are removed, and the molecule rearranged to form two 3-carbon molecules.
• B) ATP is added, and the molecule rearranged to form three 2-carbon molecules.
• C) Electrons and hydrogen are removed, and the molecule rearranged to form three 2-carbon molecules.
• D) Electrons and hydrogen are removed, and the molecule rearranged to form three ATP molecules.
• E) ATP is added, and the molecule rearranged to form two 3-carbon molecules.

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