MDCAT Biology MCQ #183

In the cytoplasm of a muscle cell, one molecule of glucose is converted to pyruvate. What is the net ATP yield specifically from glycolysis?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #183

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the cytoplasm of a muscle cell, one molecule of glucose is converted to pyruvate. What is the net ATP yield specifically from glycolysis?

    • A) Zero ATP
    • B) Four ATP
    • C) One ATP
    • D) Two ATP

    Answer: Two ATP

    Explanation: Two ATP molecules are consumed in the preparatory phase, leaving a net gain of two from the four total produced.