Question

Besides the net gain of 2 ATP molecules in glycolysis which other molecules are simultaneously formed?

• A. $FAD{H}_2$
• B. $NADP{H}_2$
• C. $NAD{H}_2$
• D. $FAM{H}_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $NAD{H}_2$

In glycolysis, there is a net gain of 2 ATP molecules. Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate. The free energy released in this process is used to form the high-energy compounds ATP and NADH${}_2$. NADH${}_2$ is formed during the synthesis of 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate from the glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate.

So, the correct answer is option C.