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One glucose molecule yields how many pyruvic acid molecules in glycolysis?
AOne
BFour
CTwo
DSix
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Two
The six-carbon glucose is split and partially oxidised into two three-carbon pyruvic acid molecules.
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