Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, glycolysis takes place in which part of the cell?
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10. Anerobic Respiration
Glycolysis
Multiple Choice
Where in a eukaryotic cell does glycolysis primarily occur?
A
On the inner mitochondrial membrane
B
In the cytosol (cytoplasm)
C
In the nucleus
D
In the mitochondrial matrix
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Recall the process of glycolysis and its role in cellular metabolism: glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.
Identify the cellular compartments involved in energy metabolism: mitochondria (inner membrane and matrix), nucleus, and cytosol.
Understand that glycolysis is a cytoplasmic process, meaning it occurs outside the mitochondria, in the fluid portion of the cell called the cytosol or cytoplasm.
Recognize that other stages of cellular respiration, such as the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, occur inside the mitochondria, but glycolysis itself does not.
Conclude that the correct location for glycolysis in a eukaryotic cell is the cytosol (cytoplasm).
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