Q48 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 1) · Biology

Glycolysis occurs in _____________

  • A
    mitochondrion
  • B
    peroxisome
  • Correct answer
    C
    cytoplasm
  • D
    nucleus

Solution

Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate. The enzymes required for this process are present in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Therefore, glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm.

Answer: cytoplasm

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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