Glycolysis takes place in
Athe cytoplasm
Bthe mitochondrial matrix
Cthe inner mitochondrial membrane
Dthe chloroplast stroma
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the cytoplasm
Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of every cell, not inside the mitochondrion. Pyruvate (its product) is then transported into the mitochondrion if O₂ is available. This is why glycolysis can run even in cells that lack mitochondria, like mature red blood cells.
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