Glycolysis results in the breakdown of glucose into
A) creatine
B) fatty acids
C) lactic acid
D) pyruvic acid

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Glycolysis results in the breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid. This process occurs in the cytoplasm and is the first stage of cellular respiration, providing energy in the form of ATP. Option A is incorrect as creatine is not a product of glycolysis. Option B is also incorrect as fatty acids are not produced in glycolysis, they are produced in lipid metabolism. Option C is partially correct as lactic acid is produced in anaerobic glycolysis, but not in the typical aerobic glycolysis pathway.

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