Multiple Choice
Where does the process of glycolysis occur in a eukaryotic cell?
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Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway
Glycolysis 1
Multiple Choice
Where does the process of glycolysis take place in a eukaryotic cell?
A
Nucleus
B
Inner mitochondrial membrane
C
Cytosol
D
Mitochondrial matrix
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the process.
Recall that eukaryotic cells have compartmentalized structures, including the nucleus, mitochondria (with inner membrane and matrix), and cytosol.
Identify that glycolysis occurs outside the mitochondria, as it does not require oxygen and happens before pyruvate enters the mitochondria for further processing.
Recognize that the cytosol is the fluid portion of the cytoplasm where many metabolic reactions occur, including glycolysis.
Conclude that glycolysis takes place in the cytosol of a eukaryotic cell, not in the nucleus, inner mitochondrial membrane, or mitochondrial matrix.
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