EMP can produce a total of

(a) 6 ATP

(b) 8 ATP

(c) 24 ATP

(d) 38 ATP

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Correct option  (b) 8 ATP

Explanation :

EMP (Embden-Meyerhof paranas pathway) refers to glycolysis, in which one molecule of glucose is broken down to two molecules of pyruvic acid. In this process there is a gain of 2NADH (2x3 ATP) and 2ATP, i.e. total 8 ATP.

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