Assertion: Glycolysis occurs in cytoplasm.
Reason: Enzymes for glycolysis are found in cytoplasm. It is common in aerobic/anaerobic respiration.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

A

Explanation

Glycolysis is a common step of both types of respiration. Glycol sis means splitting up of sugar in anaerobic organisms it is the only process in respiration. Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell and is present in all living organisms Glycolysis is defined as the process of partial oxidation of glucose to form two molecules of pyruvic acid.