Question

During which stage of cellular respiration is glucose broken down into two molecules of pyruvic acid?

electron transport chain
glycolysis
Krebs cycle
acetyl CoA formation

Answer 1

The correct answer is the second option. Glycolysis is a stage of cellular respiration where glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvic acid. Enzymes are also used in this process. Energy is released in the form of ATP.

Answer 2

The stage where a molecule of glucose is broken down into 2 molecules of pyruvic acid is Glycolysis.