AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

THE KREBS CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many molecules of acetyl CoA attached to coenzyme A are produced from a single molecule of glucose in Krebs cycle?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Two molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced from each glucose molecule so two turns of the Krebs cycle are required which yields four CO2, six NADH, two FADH2 and two ATPs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, one acetyl CoA forms one ATP molecule. Hence, the two will form 2 ATP molecules in one cycle of the Krebs cycle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each glucose molecule produces two molecules of acetyl CoA, enough for two cycles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Each glucose molecule produces two acetyl-CoA, fueling two turns of the Krebs cycle and doubling these amounts. The net products of glycolysis are 2 pyruvate, 2 ATP, and 2 NADH.

Detailed explanation-5: -Two acetyl-CoA molecules enter the cycle, and each has two carbon atoms, so four carbon dioxide molecules will form.

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