MDCAT Biology MCQ #143

In the cytosol of a muscle cell, glucose undergoes a series of enzymatic steps to produce two 3-carbon molecules. What is the name of this end product?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #143

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the cytosol of a muscle cell, glucose undergoes a series of enzymatic steps to produce two 3-carbon molecules. What is the name of this end product?

    • A) Pyruvate
    • B) Acetyl-CoA
    • C) Oxaloacetate
    • D) Citrate

    Answer: Pyruvate

    Explanation: Glycolysis ends with two molecules of pyruvate; Acetyl-CoA is the product of the link reaction that occurs after glycolysis is completed.