Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
In a eukaryotic cell, glycolysis takes place within the mitochondria, whereas in a prokaryotic cell, it occurs in the cytoplasm.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• The process of glycolysis takes place in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic animals as a part of the respiration process to provide the cell with energy.
• The process of glycolysis always takes place in the cytoplasm of any cell where it occurs for 2 reasons.
• First, the enzymes that are required for the process are present in the cytoplasm and secondly, the membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria are not present in prokaryotic organisms. So if the glycolysis was to occur in mitochondria, then the prokaryotes won't be able to perform it.
• Only the reactions of aerobic respiration such as the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation take place in mitochondria to produce ATP.
• Therefore, the above statement is FALSE and the option 'False' is correct.