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What is the net gain of ATP when each molecule of glucose is converted to two molecules of pyruvic acid ?

Option: 1

Six


Option: 2

Two


Option: 3

Eight

 


Option: 4

Four


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One molecule of glucose undergoes glycolysis to form 4 molecules of ATP, two are used in the activation phase or initial steps of glycolysis i.e. when

So, the Net gain is 2 ATP.

Hence, the correct option is (2)

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