Chapter 24.4, Problem 3QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To identify the net yield of ATP per glucose molecule in the glycolysis process.

Concept introduction: Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a molecule that is defined as the energy currency of life and provides energy to carry out the metabolic processes in the living cells. After the consumption in the metabolic processes, ATP is converted either to adenosine monophosphate (AMP) or to adenosine diphosphate (ADP).

In the glycolysis process, a glucose molecule breaks down into two pyruvate molecules. ATP molecules and NADH-reduced coenzymes are formed along with pyruvate.