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

Question

Responses

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
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
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

Answer 1

The option that best summarizes the process of glycolysis is:

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

This is because glycolysis occurs in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic) and breaks down one molecule of glucose (a 6-carbon molecule) into two molecules of pyruvate (each with 3 carbons), resulting in a net gain of 2 ATP molecules.