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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The 'after taxes' (net gain) number of ATP produced during glycolysis is
Options
A 1
B 2
Correct Answer
C 4
D 32
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In glycolysis, 4 ATP are produced, but 2 ATP are used in the energy investment phase. The net gain is therefore 2 ATP per glucose molecule.

Hint

Gross profit is 4, but 2 were invested. What's the net?

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