Question

How many ATPs are formed in glycolysis?

Answer 1

Glycolysis:

1. The term glycolysis comes from the Greek words (glucose- sweet or sugar; lysis- dissolution). It is a common pathway in all living cells.
2. Glycolysis is often referred to as the Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas pathway (EMP pathway) in honour of the biochemists who made significant contributions to glycolysis.
3. Glycolysis is defined as a series of reactions that convert glucose (or glycogen) to pyruvate or lactate while producing ATP.
4. During glycolysis, 4 ATPs are produced, two of which are consumed, and therefore, 2 ATPs are the net total.