Which biochemical pathway is responsible for the generation of ATP from the breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen?

A Glycolysis ✓
B Citric acid cycle
C Pentose phosphate pathway
D Fatty acid oxidation

Explanation

Glycolysis is the biochemical pathway responsible for the generation of ATP from the breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen, resulting in the production of lactate or ethanol.

Source

Stryer et al., Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Metabolic Pathways Anaerobic Metabolism Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high