This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'About glycolysis true is \nSelect and explain. \nA. Occurs in mitochondria, B. Complete breakdown of glucose, C. Conversion of glucose to 3C units, D. 3 ATPs are used in anaerobic pathway', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Glycolysis occurs in cytosol.\nA 6 carbon glucose molecule is converted to 2 molecules of 3 carbon unit pyruvate or lactate. Complete breakdown of glucose to CO2 and H2O occurs finally in TCA cycle.\nBoth in aerobic as well as anaerobic glycolysis, 2 ATPs are consumed (not 3 ATPs).', 'role': 'assistant'}]