Where does glycolysis take place and does it need oxygen?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. In the cytoplasm, and it does not need oxygen
- Step 1: Glycolysis breaks glucose into two pyruvate. Step 2. It occurs in the cytoplasm and is anaerobic. Answer: cytoplasm, no oxygen needed. Why not the others: these locate it in the mitochondrion or nucleus.
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