How many ATP and NADH are produced by glycolysis of one glucose molecule?
A)2 ATP and 1 NADH
B)4 ATP and 4 NADH
C)2 ATP and 2 NADH
D)1 ATP and 2 NADH

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Glycolysis produces a net of 2 ATP molecules and 2 NADH molecules per glucose molecule. The two ATP molecules are produced during the energy-yielding steps of glycolysis and the two NADH molecules are produced during the energy-harvesting steps of glycolysis. However, two ATP molecules are used up during the initial energy-requiring steps of glycolysis, resulting in a net production of only 2 ATP molecules. Therefore, the correct option is C, with 2 ATP and 2 NADH produced per glucose molecule during glycolysis.

How Many ATP and NADH Are Produced by Glycolysis of One