Question

What happens during
glycolysis?

a.H+ ions build up on one side the mitochondrial membrane.

b. Lactic acid is formed using fermentation.

c. Pyruvic acid is broken down in a series of steps into CO2

d. A glucose molecule is broken down into 2 pyruvic acid molecules.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

During glycolysis, one glucose molecule is split into two pyruvate molecules, using 2 ATP while producing 4 ATP and 2 NADH molecules.

Answer 2

✴Option D is Correct.✔

✒(A glucose molecule is broken down into 2 pyruvic acid molecules.)

Explanation:

During glycolysis, one glucose molecule is split into two pyruvate molecules, using 2 ATP while producing 4 ATP and 2 NADH molecules.