One molecule of glucose gives _____ molecules of CO2 in the TCA cycle.
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The question is asking how many molecules of CO2 are produced in the TCA cycle from one molecule of glucose. This relates to cellular respiration and metabolism.
Answer
6
The final answer is 6 molecules of CO2.
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The final answer is 6 molecules of CO2.
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Each glucose molecule undergoes the TCA cycle twice, yielding a total of 6 molecules of CO2 as two acetyl-CoA molecules enter the cycle, each producing 3 CO2.
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