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Give any three differences between Glycolysis and Krebs cycle.


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Glycolysis: It is the first step in respiration. In this step, one molecule of glucose (C6H12O6) is broken down into two molecules of pyruvic acid. This step occurs in the cytoplasm.

Krebs cycle: In this step, each pyruvic acid molecule if first converted into acetyl co-A which is followed by a series of reactions. This step occurs in the mitochondria.

Differences

Glycolysis

Krebs Cycle

Glycolysis is the first step of respiration which is common in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration.Krebs cycle is found only in aerobic respiration.
Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondria of the cell.
In glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is converted into two molecules of pyruvic acid.In Krebs cycle, each pyruvic acid is converted into Carbon dioxide and water.

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