Microbial Metabolism - Glycolysis and Fermentation

7 important questions on Microbial Metabolism - Glycolysis and Fermentation

What is glycolysis (Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas pathway)?

A series of reactions in which glucose is oxidized to pyruvate.
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Does the first stage of glycolysis consume or produce ATP?

Consume
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In which stage does the first redox reaction of glycolysis occur?

Stage 2
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How many ATP molecules are consumed and synthesized during the first two stages of glycolysis?

2 ATP molecules are consumed and 4 ATP molecules are synthesized
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Which form of catabolism produces more ATP molecules? Fermentation or respiration? Why?

Respiration, because the product, CO2, doesn't contain a significant amount of free energy. In contrast, fermentation produces energy-rich compounds which are discarded by the cell.
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In how many stages can glycolysis be divided?

3 stages
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Does fermentation or respiration occur when redox balance is achieved in the last stage of glycolysis?

Fermentation
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