How many netATP are produced in Glycolysis?a)36 ATPb)8 ATPc)2 ATPd)16 ...
At the end of glycolysis pathway, 2 net ATP molecules at step 6 and step 9 are produced.
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How many netATP are produced in Glycolysis?a)36 ATPb)8 ATPc)2 ATPd)16 ...
Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration, which occurs in the cytosol of the cell. It is an anaerobic process, meaning that it does not require oxygen. The process of glycolysis involves the breakdown of glucose into two molecules of pyruvate. During this process, a small amount of ATP is produced.
Net ATP produced in Glycolysis:
- Glycolysis produces a net yield of 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
- In the first phase of glycolysis, two ATP molecules are consumed to activate glucose and convert it into fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.
- In the second phase of glycolysis, four ATP molecules are produced by substrate-level phosphorylation, but two ATP molecules were already consumed in the first phase. Hence, the net yield of ATP molecules in glycolysis is only 2 ATP molecules.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, which states that only 2 ATP molecules are produced in glycolysis.
How many netATP are produced in Glycolysis?a)36 ATPb)8 ATPc)2 ATPd)16 ...
Glucose is broken down into ultimately pyruvate and energy were a total 2ATP is derived in this process ( glucose+2NAD*+2ADP+2P>2pyruvate +2NADH +2H* +2ATP + 2H20) So answer is C