Which event occurs in the fluid portion of the cytoplasm of a cell undergoing glucose metabolism?

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Glycolysis is the process in which glucose is broken down into pyruvate in the cytoplasm. This occurs in the fluid portion of the cytoplasm and does not require the presence of mitochondria. The other options listed all occur within mitochondria, specifically in the mitochondrial matrix (Krebs cycle, acetyl CoA formation) or the inner mitochondrial membrane (electron transport, chemiosmosis).

Which Event Occurs in the Fluid Portion of the Cytoplasm