Glycolysis is The

Question

Glycolysis is the
A) aerobic breakdown of glycogen
B) anaerobic breakdown of glycogen
C) aerobic breakdown of glucose
D) anaerobic breakdown of glucose
E) synthesis of glycogen from glucose

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis is the anaerobic breakdown of glucose, meaning it occurs without the presence of oxygen. This process occurs in the cytoplasm of cells, and it breaks down glucose into two molecules of pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP in the process.