Glycolysis

Question

Glycolysis
A) has pyruvic acid as an end product
B) occurs in the mitochondria
C) requires oxygen
D) both a and b above

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis is the process of breaking down glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid. It occurs in the cytoplasm of cells, not in the mitochondria. It does not require oxygen, so option C is incorrect. Therefore, A is the most appropriate answer.