Question

Which of these cellular activities take place in the cell cytoplasm

• A. Citric acid cycle
• B. Glycolysis
• C. HMP shunt
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both B and C

The cytoplasm is a gel-like fluid that holds organelles and is surrounded by plasma membrane. It consists several enzymes to perform different cellular activities such as glycolysis. It is the process of glucose break down to form 2 molecules of pyruvate and it occurs in the cell cytosol. The pentose phosphate pathway or HMP shunt also occurs in the cytoplasm. It provides NADPH and ribose-5-Phosphate for nucleic acid biosynthesis.

So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C'