Question

Glycolysis is an aerobic process.

(a) True

(b) False

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The query is from Aerobic Bioprocesses in chapter Mixed Cultures & Traditional Industrial Bioprocesses of Bioprocess Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) False

Explanation: It is an anaerobic process. None of its nine steps involve the use of oxygen. However, immediately upon finishing glycolysis, the cell must continue respiration in either an aerobic or anaerobic direction; this choice is made based on the circumstances of the particular cell.