AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

GLYCOLYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Glycolysis consists of ____ reactions.
A
10
B
9
C
19
D
9.5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glycolysis consists of a total of 10 chemical reactions that starts with the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate and NADH which takes place in the cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -The overall reaction for glycolysis is: glucose (6C) + 2 NAD+ 2 ADP +2 inorganic phosphates (Pi) yields 2 pyruvate (3C) + 2 NADH + 2 H+ + 2 net ATP. Glycolysis does not require oxygen and can occur under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

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