Glucose is a 6-carbon molecule. How is it changed as it moves through glycolysis?
A) Electrons and hydrogen are removed, and the molecule rearranged to form two 3-carbon molecules.
B) ATP is added, and the molecule rearranged to form three 2-carbon molecules.
C) Electrons and hydrogen are removed, and the molecule rearranged to form three 2-carbon molecules.
D) Electrons and hydrogen are removed, and the molecule rearranged to form three ATP molecules.
E) ATP is added, and the molecule rearranged to form two 3-carbon molecules.

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The 6-carbon molecule is rearranged into two 3-carbon molecules through a series of chemical reactions involving the removal of electrons and hydrogen, and the addition and then removal of phosphate.

Glucose Is a 6-Carbon Molecule