MDCAT Biology MCQ #324

During the conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate to pyruvate, ATP is generated through:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #324

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate to pyruvate, ATP is generated through:

    • A) Oxidative phosphorylation
    • B) Photophosphorylation
    • C) Substrate-level phosphorylation
    • D) Chemiosmosis

    Answer: Substrate-level phosphorylation

    Explanation: Substrate-level phosphorylation involves direct phosphate transfer. Oxidative phosphorylation is tempting because it produces ATP via the electron transport chain.