When a molecule of pyruvic acid is subjected to anaerobic oxidation and forms lactic acid, there is
A. Loss of 3 ATP , molecules
B. Loss of 6 ATP , molecules
C. Gain of 2 ATP , molecules
D. Gain of 4 ATP , molecules
Answer:A
When a molecule of pyruvic acid is subjected to anaerobic oxidation and forms lactic acid, there is
A. Loss of 3 ATP , molecules B. Loss of 6 ATP , molecules C. Gain of 2 ATP , molecules D. Gain of 4 ATP , molecules