How many NADH + H+ molecules are formed if four glucose molecules enter glycolysis?
A
2
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B
4
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C
8
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D
16
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Solution
The correct option is C 8 The pathway of the breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid is termed as glycolysis. This pathway is a step-wise process in which several molecules are released like 4 ATPs, 2 ADPs, water and 2 (NADH + H+) when one glucose molecule undergoes glycolysis.
So if 4 glucose molecules undergo glycolysis, 8 (NADH + H+) molecules are formed.