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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