Which of the following statements about the breakdown of carbohydrates is false?

A. Aerobic respiration is very efficient and
captures the majority of the energy available
in each glucose molecule in a usable form
(ATP).
B. During glycolysis, starches are broken
down into two molecules of pyruvate.
C. Glycolysis does not require oxygen.
D. ATP is produced during both glycolysis
and oxidative phosphorylation.
E. Glycolysis occurs in the cytosol, whereas
the citric acid cycle occurs in the
mitochondria.


A

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