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How many molecules of ATP are utilized for the production of two molecules of pyruvic acid from glucose during glycolysis?

a
2 molecules
b
3 molecules
c
4 molecules
d
8 molecules

detailed solution

Correct option is A

2 molecules of ATP are utilized during formation of pyruvic acid from glucose. 1st ATP is utilized when glucose is converted to glucose-6-phosphate and 2nd ATP is utilized when fructose-6-phosphate is converted to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.

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