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

Question

Responses

A) anaerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms two 3-carbon pyruvates; forms a net total of 2 ATP
B) anaerobic; 6-carbon glucose forms two 3-carbon ADP; forms a net total of 4 ATP

I SAY OPTION "A".

Answer 1

You are correct! Option A is the best summary of glycolysis.

In glycolysis, one 6-carbon glucose molecule is broken down into two 3-carbon pyruvate molecules, and this process occurs anaerobically (without oxygen). Glycolysis results in a net gain of 2 ATP molecules after accounting for the ATP used and produced during the process.

Option B incorrectly states that glucose forms ADP instead of pyruvate, and it also incorrectly suggests a net total of 4 ATP, which is not accurate for glycolysis.