Before a glucose molecule can be broken down to release energy,
A) one ATP molecule must be added to glucose.
B) two phosphate groups must be attached to glucose.
C) three ATP molecules must be added to glucose.
D) one ATP molecule must be taken away from glucose.
E) two ATP molecules must be taken away from glucose.

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Before glucose can be broken down in glycolysis, it is phosphorylated by the addition of two phosphate groups, which requires the investment of two ATP molecules.

Before a Glucose Molecule Can Be Broken Down to Release