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Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration. Which option best summarizes the process?(1 point)

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aerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms four 3-carbon ADP; forms a net total of 3 ATP
aerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms four 3-carbon ADP; forms a net total of 3 ATP

aerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms three 2-carbon pyruvates; forms a net total of 2 ATP
aerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms three 2-carbon pyruvates; forms a net total of 2 ATP

anaerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms two 3-carbon ADP; forms a net total of 4 ATP
anaerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms two 3-carbon ADP; forms a net total of 4 ATP

anaerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms two 3-carbon pyruvates; forms a net total of 2 ATP
anaerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms two 3-carbon pyruvates; forms a net total of 2 ATP

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The best summary of glycolysis from the provided options is:

anaerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms two 3-carbon pyruvates; forms a net total of 2 ATP

Glycolysis is an anaerobic process (does not require oxygen) that breaks down one molecule of glucose (a 6-carbon sugar) into two molecules of pyruvate (each containing 3 carbons), producing a net gain of 2 ATP in the process.