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AIn the cytoplasm of the cell
BIn the mitochondrial matrix
CIn the inner membrane only
DIn the nuclear region only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. In the cytoplasm of the cell
1. Glycolysis is the first step in the breakdown of glucose to extract energy for cellular metabolism.
2. It takes place in the cytoplasm of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
3. Because it sits in the cytoplasm, no mitochondrion is needed for it to run.
4. The mitochondrial matrix hosts later stages instead, so it is the classic wrong pick here.
_Source: OpenStax Biology (1st ed., CC BY 4.0), Ch 7 "Cellular Respiration", section 7.2 Glycolysis_
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