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ATP YIELD FROM THE AEROBIC OXIDATION OF GLUCOSE Complete the table below by supp

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Question

ATP YIELD FROM THE AEROBIC OXIDATION OF GLUCOSE

Complete the table below by supplying the missing information. Answers should be expressed as molecules produced (yield) per molecule of glucose oxidized.

Metabolic Step

Number of Molecules Produced

Net Yield of

ATP

GTP

NADH

FADH2

ATP*

Glycolysis

Glucose ® Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate

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Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate ® Pyruvate

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Pyruvate ® Acetyl-CoA

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Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle

6-Carbon Stage

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5-Carbon Stage

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4-Carbon Stage

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Total Yield

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Metabolic Step

Number of Molecules Produced

Net Yield of

ATP

GTP

NADH

FADH2

ATP*

Glycolysis

Glucose ® Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate

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Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate ® Pyruvate

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Pyruvate ® Acetyl-CoA

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Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle

6-Carbon Stage

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5-Carbon Stage

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4-Carbon Stage

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Total Yield

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Explanation / Answer

fructose 1,6 bisphosphate to pyruvate ---- 2NADH 4 ATP NET GAIN OF 2 ATP.

pyruvate to acetyl co A ---- 1 NADH 6 ATP

Tricarboxylic acid cycle ---- 3 NADH 1 FADH2 1 GTP