Botany-Glycolysis
NEET Botany Glycolysis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
During glycolysis, how many ATP molecules are consumed and generated from one molecule of glucose until the formation of pyruvate?
A
2 ATP consumed, 4 ATP generated
B
1 ATP consumed, 3 ATP generated
C
2 ATP consumed, 2 ATP generated
D
3 ATP consumed, 4 ATP generated
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, glycolysis involves the utilisation of ATP at two steps and results in the generation of a net gain of ATP. 2 ATP molecules are consumed and 4 ATP molecules are generated per glucose molecule in the glycolytic pathway.
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