Which biochemical process involves the conversion of glucose into pyruvate, generating a small amount of ATP and NADH in the absence of oxygen?

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

Explanation

Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, releasing a small amount of ATP and NADH, and can occur without the presence of oxygen.

Mnemonic

Glyco = Glucose broken down

Source

Stryer, Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Metabolic Pathways Carbohydrate Metabolism Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high