Question

Which characteristic best distinguishes glycolysis and the Krebs cycle from the electron transport chain?

the amount of ATP produced
the location in which they occur
whether glucose is broken down
whether they occur in plants or animals

Answer 1

The characteristic best distinguishes glycolysis and the Krebs cycle from the electron transport chain is the amount of ATP produced. In glycolysis net ATP production is 2 ATP and in 1 Kreb's cycle 38 ATP are produced.