Question

How many glucose molecules are required for the formation of 52 pyruvic acid molecules at the end of glycolysis

• A. 52
• B. 46
• C. 32
• D. 26

Answer 1

The correct option is D 26

1 molecule of 6-carbon glucose forms 2 molecules of 3-carbon pyruvic acids when it undergoes glycolysis. So to form 52 pyruvic acids, 26 glucose molecules are required.

So the answer is '26'.