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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?
Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Cytosol (correct)
What is the main function of glycolysis?
What is the main function of glycolysis?
- To break down ATP to release energy
- To produce ATP from pyruvate
- To convert glucose into pyruvate (correct)
- To convert pyruvate into glucose
How many net molecules of ATP are generated in glycolysis per molecule of glucose?
How many net molecules of ATP are generated in glycolysis per molecule of glucose?
- Five
- Two (correct)
- Zero
- Four
Which enzyme is responsible for the transfer of pyruvate to lactate?
Which enzyme is responsible for the transfer of pyruvate to lactate?
In which stage of glycolysis are two phosphorylated 3-carbon compounds formed?
In which stage of glycolysis are two phosphorylated 3-carbon compounds formed?
What type of process is glycolysis in terms of oxygen requirement?
What type of process is glycolysis in terms of oxygen requirement?
What is the overall energy yield from the complete breakdown of one molecule of glucose in glycolysis?
What is the overall energy yield from the complete breakdown of one molecule of glucose in glycolysis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the first step of glycolysis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the first step of glycolysis?
In which phase of glycolysis are ATP molecules used to phosphorylate glucose?
In which phase of glycolysis are ATP molecules used to phosphorylate glucose?
What is the fate of pyruvate in the presence of mitochondria and oxygen in the cells?
What is the fate of pyruvate in the presence of mitochondria and oxygen in the cells?
Where does glycolysis take place within a cell?
Where does glycolysis take place within a cell?
What is the main product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions?
What is the main product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions?
Does glycolysis produce carbon dioxide as a byproduct?
Does glycolysis produce carbon dioxide as a byproduct?
What is the primary purpose of glycolysis?
What is the primary purpose of glycolysis?
Is glycolysis an aerobic or anaerobic process?
Is glycolysis an aerobic or anaerobic process?
What is the net gain of ATP molecules in glycolysis?
What is the net gain of ATP molecules in glycolysis?
What is the main function of lactate dehydrogenase in glycolysis?
What is the main function of lactate dehydrogenase in glycolysis?
Which stage of glycolysis involves the formation of two phosphorylated 3-carbon compounds?
Which stage of glycolysis involves the formation of two phosphorylated 3-carbon compounds?
Under anaerobic conditions, the main product of glycolysis is:
Under anaerobic conditions, the main product of glycolysis is:
In which cellular compartment does glycolysis occur?
In which cellular compartment does glycolysis occur?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?
What is the net ATP production per molecule of glucose in glycolysis?
What is the net ATP production per molecule of glucose in glycolysis?
What is the fate of pyruvate in the absence of mitochondria and oxygen in the cells?
What is the fate of pyruvate in the absence of mitochondria and oxygen in the cells?
In which phase of glycolysis does the phosphorylation of glucose occur?
In which phase of glycolysis does the phosphorylation of glucose occur?
What enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the first step of glycolysis?
What enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the first step of glycolysis?
Which process follows glycolysis in the absence of oxygen and mitochondria?
Which process follows glycolysis in the absence of oxygen and mitochondria?
What is the primary location of glycolysis within a cell?
What is the primary location of glycolysis within a cell?
What is the main advantage of glycolysis in terms of ATP production?
What is the main advantage of glycolysis in terms of ATP production?
What is the end product of glycolysis in aerobic conditions?
What is the end product of glycolysis in aerobic conditions?
