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How many ATP molecules does it take before a glucose molecule can be broken down to release energy?

2006-11-15 16:16:19 · 3 answers · asked by jenna 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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2 ATP molecules. You dont want to use to many atp molecules to make energy or the process would be too inefficient.

2006-11-15 16:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Need 2 ATP to make 4 ATP.
Glycosis is the process of glucose (6 carbons molecule) breaking down to form 2 pyruvates (3 carbon molecule). The process actually first need 2 ATP to break the glucose down through at least 10 steps of glycolysis to form 2 pyruvates. During this 4 ATP will be released.
Use 2 ATP and make 4ATP.

2006-11-15 16:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ray 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

i think it is 2

2006-11-15 16:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by ambresh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋