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Consider the stage of cellular respiration that is shown in the diagram. mc001-1.jpg What is the net ATP production at this stage of cellular respiration? 2 ATP 4 ATP 32 ATP 36 ATP

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The process being described in the diagram is Glycolysis; Thus the answer is 2ATP.


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The process being described in the diagram is Glycolysis; Thus the answer is 2ATP.
The initial glucose 6-carbon molecule that is eventually broken down into 2 pyruvate 3-carbon molecules. Notice that 2 ATP are initially invested for a total of 4 ATP to be released. The Net ATP Production is 4ATP (released)-2ATP(invested) = 2 ATP.
Check the attached image for more explanation;
Consider the stage of cellular respiration that is shown in the diagram. mc001-1.jpg-example-1
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