What is the net gain of ATP in glycolysis?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the amount of ATP produced as a result of the glycolysis process, which is a key metabolic pathway in cellular respiration. To answer it, we need to understand the steps involved in glycolysis and how ATP is generated and consumed during this process.
Answer
2 ATP
The net gain of ATP in glycolysis is 2.
Answer for screen readers
The net gain of ATP in glycolysis is 2.
More Information
Glycolysis produces a total of 4 ATP molecules, but 2 are consumed during the process, resulting in a net gain of 2 ATP.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the gross production (4 ATP) with the net gain (2 ATP) by not accounting for the 2 ATP used up in earlier steps.
Sources
- Net gain of ATP molecules during glycolysis - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Net gain of ATP in glycolysis - Toppr - toppr.com
- Glycolysis - Outcomes of Glycolysis - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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