NEET Biology question

Number of ATP produced in glycolysis during anaerobic and aerobic respiration respectively are

(A)2 and 3
(B)6 and 8
(C)2 and 8Correct
(D)8 and 10

Answer: (C)

Solution

Glycolysis itself always yields a net 2 ATP via substrate-level phosphorylation. Under anaerobic conditions, this remains the total contribution (2 ATP), since the 2 NADH formed are reoxidised by fermentation without generating further

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