JAMB Biology 2009 Question 20

Question 20

Respiration

The enzymes of the glycolytic pathway are located in the

  1. A.mitochondria
  2. B.gastric juice
  3. C.plasma
  4. D.cytoplasm.
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Answer: D (cytoplasm.)

Explanation

Glycolysis, the first stage of respiration that splits glucose into pyruvic acid, takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.