Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, where does glycolysis occur?
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10. Anerobic Respiration
Glycolysis
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, where does glycolysis take place?
A
In the cytosol (cytoplasm)
B
In the mitochondrial matrix
C
In the inner mitochondrial membrane
D
In the nucleus
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Recall the basic definition of glycolysis: it is the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the process.
Understand that glycolysis occurs in the part of the cell where enzymes and substrates for this pathway are freely available and not compartmentalized within organelles.
Identify the cellular compartments listed: cytosol (cytoplasm), mitochondrial matrix, inner mitochondrial membrane, and nucleus.
Recognize that glycolysis is a cytoplasmic process because it does not require mitochondria and occurs before pyruvate enters the mitochondria for further processing.
Conclude that glycolysis takes place in the cytosol (cytoplasm) of eukaryotic cells.
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