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What does “Glycolysis” actually mean in Respiration in Plants, and why does it matter for NEET?

the splitting of glucose into two pyruvate molecules in the cytoplasm, giving a net of 2 ATP.

In simple words: the splitting of glucose into two pyruvate molecules in the cytoplasm, giving a net of 2 ATP. Getting Glycolysis clear matters because NEET questions on Respiration in Plants usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Glycolysis

Common mistake

thinking glycolysis needs oxygen.

Memory tip

glycolysis is anaerobic and happens in the cytoplasm, oxygen or not.

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