what part of the cell does glycolysis occur
Where does glycolysis occur? The process of glycolysis is the means by which cells break down glucose to obtain the energy stored in the bonds between the carbon atoms. Glycolysis means the splitting of glucose. The first step of the process occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell and yields a small amount of energy (measured in units of ATP) and two molecules of pyruvate. The other steps occur in the mitochondria. It is an ongoing process as your cells have a constant need for energy.