Botany-Fermentation

NEET Botany Fermentation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11

What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced during fermentation of one molecule of glucose?

A

2 molecules

B

4 molecules

C

36 molecules

D

18 molecules

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Fermentation results in a net gain of only two molecules of ATP for each molecule of glucose that is degraded to pyruvic acid, as stated in the NCERT context.

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