Chapter 24.2, Problem 6QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify the gain or loss of the number of ATP molecules in the glycolysis pathway.

Concept introduction: Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down a glucose molecule and converts it into two pyruvate molecules along with the production of ATP molecules and NADH-reduced coenzymes.

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of life that provides energy to carry out the metabolic processes in the living cells. After the consumption in the metabolic processes, it is converted either to adenosine monophosphate (AMP) or to adenosine diphosphate (ADP).