Question

Glycolysis occurs only in,
(a) presence of O₂
(b) absence of O₂
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above

Answer 1

answer is option c i.e both a and b

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is (c)

Explanation:

• Glycolysis takes place in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
• Pyruvate enters the citric acid cycle under aerobic conditions and undergoes oxidative phosphorylation, resulting in the net production of 32 ATP molecules.
• Pyruvate is converted to lactate in anaerobic conditions via anaerobic glycolysis.

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