Question

question 4 of 4
how many net atp molecules are generated during glycolysis?
6 atp
4 atp
2 atp

Explanation:

Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate. During glycolysis, 2 ATP molecules are consumed in the initial steps (to phosphorylate glucose and fructose - 6 - phosphate). Then, 4 ATP molecules are produced through substrate - level phosphorylation (from 1,3 - bisphosphoglycerate and phosphoenolpyruvate). The net ATP is calculated as \(4 - 2=2\).

Answer:

2 ATP