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Sourav PanDecember 13, 2024

Where does glycolysis occur in animal cells?

Where does glycolysis occur in animal cells?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 13, 2024

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In animal cells, glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm. The process is independent of the mitochondria and involves the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate. Anaerobic glycolysis (fermentation) also occurs in the cytoplasm in cases of low oxygen availability, such as in active muscle cells during intense exercise.

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