Glycolysis | Kreb's cycle | |
1. It takes place in the cytoplasm. | 1. It takes place in the matrix of mitochandria. | |
2. It occurs both in aerobic and anaerobic respiration. | 2. It occurs in aerobic respiration only. | |
3. It is the first step of respiration | 3. It is the third step of respiration. | |
4. It is a linear pathway. | 4. It is a cyclic pathway. | |
5. Two molecules of pyruvic acid are formed. | 5. Carbon dioxide and water are formed. | |
6. NADH2 and ATP are formed. | 6. NADH2, ATP and FADH@ are formed. |