Answer to Question #249557 in Cell Biology for treasure

Question

    During glycolysis, 112 molecules of pyruvic acid (PVA) were formed. How many glucose molecules were broken down and how many ATP molecules are formed after complete oxidation of glucose in eukaryotic cells? Explain the answer.

Answer 1

Glycolysis is the anaerobic breakdown of the glucose molecule in the cytoplasm of the cell. In glycolysis, one molecule of glucose ​$C_6 H_12OH$  forms two molecules of pyruvic acid CH3​COCOOH. The pyruvic acid which is formed will enter the Krebs cycle in the mitochondria for the production of ATP molecules.