Question

Explain the Steps of Glycolysis.

Answer 1

1. Glycolysis is the first step of aerobic/anaerobic respiration and occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
2. In this process, a molecule of glucose is oxidized in a stepwise manner to form two molecules each of pyruvic acid, ATP, NADH₂ and water.
3. Pyruvic acid formed during this process is converted into acetyl-coenzyme A with the release of two molecules each of NADH₂ and CO₂. This acetyl-coenzyme A then enters the Krebs cycle.