Biology
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Question
In fermentation, how many ATP are produced per glucose molecule?
A
2
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B
4
C
6
D
36
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Explanation
Fermentation yields a net gain of only 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule, compared to the much higher yield from full aerobic respiration.