Which Process Converts Glucose to Pyruvate, Generating a Small Amount

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which process converts glucose to pyruvate, generating a small amount of ATP but no carbon dioxide?

• A) Pyruvate oxidation
• B) Glycolysis
• C) The citric acid cycle
• D) Respiratory chain
• E) Gluconeogenesis

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