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Which of the following statements about glycolysis is CORRECT?

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It occurs in the mitochondria. It directly produces 38 ATP molecules per glucose. It occurs in the cytoplasm and is the first step of respiration. Correct Oxygen is required for glycolysis to proceed.

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm and is the first step in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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