AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

GLYCOLYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Location of glycolysis is
A
Cytoplasm
B
Mitochondria matrix
C
Mitochondria membrane
D
Nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm where one 6 carbon molecule of glucose is oxidized to generate two 3 carbon molecules of pyruvate. The fate of pyruvate depends on the presence or absence of mitochondria and oxygen in the cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is A True Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-3: -(i) In aerobic respiration, glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of a cell.

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