MDCAT Biology MCQ #329

An athlete's muscle cells perform glycolysis. The net gain of ATP molecules from one glucose is:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #329

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An athlete's muscle cells perform glycolysis. The net gain of ATP molecules from one glucose is:

    • A) 4 ATP
    • B) 2 ATP
    • C) 36 ATP
    • D) 38 ATP

    Answer: 2 ATP

    Explanation: Net gain is 2 ATP after investment. Gross yield is tempting because 4 ATP are actually generated during the payoff phase.