MDCAT Biology MCQ #505

A cell begins the process of aerobic respiration by breaking down glucose into pyruvate. In which specific part of the cell does this occur?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #505

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A cell begins the process of aerobic respiration by breaking down glucose into pyruvate. In which specific part of the cell does this occur?

    • A) Cytosol
    • B) Mitochondrial matrix
    • C) Inner mitochondrial membrane
    • D) Peroxisomes

    Answer: Cytosol

    Explanation: Glycolysis occurs in the cytosol, whereas the subsequent Krebs cycle and ETC occur within the mitochondria.