How many ATPs are produced in glycolysis?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the number of ATP molecules produced during the process of glycolysis, which is a key metabolic pathway in cellular respiration.
Answer
4 ATP
The final answer is 4 ATP.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 4 ATP.
More Information
During glycolysis, a net gain of 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule is achieved, but a total of 4 ATPs are produced through substrate-level phosphorylation.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the net gain of ATP (which is 2) with the total ATP produced (which is 4).
Sources
- Glycolysis - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Bioenergetics - The Production of ATP - nature.com
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