Question

Differentiate between glycolysis and Krebs' cycle. (reaction site of the process in a cell).

Answer 1

1. Glycolysis: Glycolysis is the metabolic process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid. It occurs inside the cytoplasm.
2. Krebs Cycle: The common pathway for complete oxidation of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids as they are metabolized to acetyl coenzyme A or other intermediates of the cycle. It occurs inside the mitochondria.