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Glycolysis occurs

A

In cytoplasm

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In aerobic respiration

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C

In anaerobic respiration

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D

All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
Glycolysis process involves both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Glycolysis is the complete oxidation of glucose molecule. It is also called as EMP pathway. It takes place in the cytoplasm. It breaks the glucose into pyruvate. It leads to the production of 8 ATP.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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