MDCAT Biology MCQ #311

Most stages of cellular respiration occur within the mitochondria. In which specific part of the cell does glycolysis take place?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #311

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Most stages of cellular respiration occur within the mitochondria. In which specific part of the cell does glycolysis take place?

    • A) Mitochondrial matrix
    • B) Mitochondrial cristae
    • C) Cytosol
    • D) Nucleoplasm

    Answer: Cytosol

    Explanation: Glycolysis occurs in the cytosol/cytoplasm. The mitochondrial matrix is the site for the Krebs cycle and the preparatory step.