Understanding Glycolysis in Metabolism

Very Easy Biochemistry Metabolism

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. In humans, metabolism is divided into the anabolic and catabolic pathways. Anabolic pathways require energy to build molecules, while catabolic pathways release energy by breaking down molecules. One common metabolic pathway is glycolysis, which breaks down glucose to produce energy.

Given this context, which of the following statements correctly describes glycolysis?

Glycolysis converts glucose into two molecules of pyruvate.

Glycolysis requires oxygen in order to occur.

Glycolysis occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.

Glycolysis produces only lactic acid from glucose.

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