How many ATP molecules are obtained from fermentation of 1 molecule of qlucose?
a.2
b.4
c.3
d.5
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The correct option is A 2
During alcoholic fermentation of glucose molecule, it is oxidized to pyruvic acid by glycolysis. The pyruvic acid is decarboxylated to form acetaldehyde and
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. The acetaldehyde is then reduced to ethanol. The process of glycolysis results in the net production of 2 molecules of ATP.
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