Question

How many ATP molecules are utilized for the breakdown of one molecule of glucose during glycolysis?

Options

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

During, the breakdown of one molecule of glucose (via. glycolysis), ATP is utilized in the following steps:

1. Conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate
2. Conversion of fructose-6-phospbate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate