Glycolysis Is a Metabolic Process That Is Conducted by Nearly

question 9

Multiple Choice

Glycolysis is a metabolic process that is conducted by nearly all cells.However,in addition to glycolysis,some cells also make use of another metabolic process called the Krebs cycle.What does this tell you about the evolution of these processes?

• A)As a metabolic process,glycolysis likely evolved prior to the Krebs cycle
• B)As a metabolic process,the Krebs cycle likely evolved prior to glycolysis
• C)Both the Krebs cycle and glycolysis likely evolved at the same time

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