Which of the Following Describes the Breakdown of Glucose to Lactic

Question

Which of the following describes the breakdown of glucose to lactic acid?
A) Aerobic
B) Krebs cycle
C) Glycolysis
D) Gluconeogenesis

Accepted Answer

The breakdown of glucose to lactic acid is known as glycolysis. Aerobic refers to a process that requires oxygen, such as the Krebs cycle, which is a later stage of cellular respiration that involves the breakdown of pyruvic acid. Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids or fatty acids. Therefore, the best choice to describe the breakdown of glucose to lactic acid is glycolysis (Choice C).