Question

Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid. How many molecules of pyruvic acid are formed from one molecule of glucose?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2

In glycolysis, one molecule of glucose (C${}_6$H${}_{12}$O${}_6$) forms two molecules of pyruvic acid (CH${}_3$COCOOH).