Question

In comparison to aerobic oxidation, when a molecule of pyruvic acid is oxidized anaerobically and forms lactic acid, there is

• A. loss of 3 molecules of ATP
• B. gain of 6 molecules of ATP
• C. gain of 2 molecules of ATP
• D. loss of 6 molecules of ATP

Answer 1

The correct option is A loss of 3 molecules of ATP

Loss of 3 molecules of ATP.