What is the net gain of ATP molecules for every one molecule of glucose undergoing glycolysis?
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Correct answer: 2
Although four ATP molecules are produced, two ATP molecules are consumed in the early stages (steps 1 and 3). Therefore, the net metabolic gain is 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
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