Question

noting that this newly discovered bacteria requires no input of atp into glycolysis, what would be the net production of atp produced by this bacteria for one glucose molecule? 2 atp molecules 5 atp molecules 4 atp molecules 3 atp molecules

Explanation:

Step1: Recall standard glycolysis ATP use

In typical glycolysis, 2 ATP are invested:
$$\text{ATP invested} = 2$$

Step2: Recall standard glycolysis ATP yield

Typical glycolysis produces 4 ATP:
$$\text{ATP produced} = 4$$

Step3: Calculate net ATP for new bacteria

This bacteria uses 0 ATP for glycolysis. Net ATP = produced - invested:
$$\text{Net ATP} = 4 - 0 = 4$$

Answer:

4 ATP molecules