During glycolysis, one six carbon sugar (glucose) is broken down to ________.
A. one 3-carbon molecule of pyruvate
B. three NADH and four FADH2
C. two 3-carbon molecules of pyruvate
D. six 4-carbon molecules of citrate
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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