Which of the following statements about glycolysis is correct?
A)glycolysis occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
B)glycolysis involves the breakdown of glucose or glycogen into two molecules of pyruvate or lactate
C)glycolysis can start with the breakdown of fatty acids.
D)glycolysis does NOT produce any ATP.

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Glycolysis involves the breakdown of glucose or glycogen into two molecules of pyruvate or lactate. The other options are incorrect- A) glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm, not in the mitochondrial matrix, C) glycolysis cannot start directly with the breakdown of fatty acids; it requires glucose or glycogen as a starting material, and D) glycolysis produces a net gain of 2 ATP molecules.

Which of the Following Statements About Glycolysis Is Correct