Glycolysis

Question 1

Glycolysis

Answer 1

Breaks down glucose in cytoplasm, is anaerobic

Question 2

Process

Answer 2

Glucose is first activated by the phosphorylation by two ATPs, resulting in diphosphate, which splits into two G3Ps. Each G3P gets oxidized by NAD+ (produces 2 NADH) and each is phosphorylated by one Pi. Then substrate-level phosphorylation occurs twice per molecule, producing 4 ATPs (net 2 ATP), and a final product of 2 pyruvates.