This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: TCA Cycle, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'The net ATP yield when one molecule of pyruvate is completely oxidized to CO2 & H2O is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. 12.5, B. 15, C. 18, D. 30', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: The question says complete oxidation of pyruvate and not glucose, so we have to sta with pyruvate without considering the glycolysis pa. Net ATPs produced = 2.5 + 7.5 + 1.5 + 1.0 =12.5 ATPs', 'role': 'assistant'}]