During glycolysis, glucose is converted into: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

During glycolysis, glucose is converted into:
A. Citric acid
B. Pyruvate
C. Ethanol
D. Acetyl CoA
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Glycolysis, occurring in the cytoplasm, breaks down one molecule of glucose (6C) into two molecules of pyruvate (3C), producing a net gain of 2 ATP and 2 NADH. This is the first step of both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Pyruvate then enters the mitochondria for further oxidation in the Krebs cycle if oxygen is available.

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