During glycolysis, a carbon compound is broken down into two molecules of a carbon compound.

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The correct option is D six
During glycolysis, glucose, a six carbon compound is broken down into two molecules of puruvic acid/pyruvate, which is a three carbon compound. This process occurs in the cytoplasm. It does not require oxygen, so can happen in both aerobic and anerobic conditions.

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Statement 1: Glucose breaks down into a 3-carbon compound in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Statement 2: A pyruvate molecule breaks down into 3-molecules of carbon dioxide in mitochondria of the cell.

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