Question

How many molecules of ATP will be produced by incomplete oxidation of 52 molecules of glucose in Yeast?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The breakdown glucose takes place during glycolysis in which there is a net gain of 8 ATP. The pyruvic acid so formed undergoes oxidative decarboxylation and thus forms acetyl CoA. This reaction leads in the formation of 2 NADH₂ molecules. It results in the formation of 6 ATP.

Therefore if the complete oxidation of pyruvic acid takes place when there is a net gain of 15 ATP.

So, the correct option is '15ATP'