Question

part b - energy from glycolysis
among the products of glycolysis, which compounds contain energy that can be used by other biological reactions?
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pyruvate and atp only
co₂ only
o₂ only
pyruvate, atp, and nadh
atp and nadh only
nadh only
atp only

Explanation:

Glycolysis produces pyruvate, ATP, and NADH. ATP is the energy - currency of the cell. NADH is an electron carrier that can donate electrons in the electron transport chain (ETC) to produce more ATP. Pyruvate can enter the citric acid cycle (if oxygen is available) or be used in fermentation (if oxygen is not available), both of which can generate more energy - rich molecules. \(CO_2\) is not a product of glycolysis (it is produced in the citric acid cycle). \(O_2\) is not a product of glycolysis (it is a reactant in aerobic respiration).

Answer:

pyruvate, ATP, and NADH