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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Glycolysis takes place in the
A
mitochondria
B
cell membrane
C
cytoplasm
D
nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm. Within the mitochondrion, the citric acid cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix, and oxidative metabolism occurs at the internal folded mitochondrial membranes (cristae ).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two simple reasons why glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell: The enzymes required for the glycolytic pathway are only found in the cytoplasm. A transport protein is required to move glucose across membranes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The Glycolysis process occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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