For Glycolysis to Begin,____

Question

For glycolysis to begin,____.  
A) glucose must enter the mitochondria
B) there must be an input of energy from ATP
C) oxygen must be available
D) some hydrogen acceptors must be available
E) there must be an input of energy from ADP

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis begins with an input of energy from ATP to convert glucose into a form that can be broken down to generate ATP. This process occurs in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen, making it an anaerobic process.