Which of the following statements about glycolysis is NOT true?
A) Glycolysis is the only energy producing metabolic pathway in the brain.
B) Glycolysis requires oxygen.
C) Anaerobic microorganisms use glycolysis for energy production.
D) Glycolysis is an important biochemical pathway in botulism.
E) Glycolysis produces pyruvate from glucose.

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Glycolysis is an anaerobic metabolic pathway which does not require oxygen. Oxygen is only needed for the later stages of cellular respiration, after glycolysis has already occurred.

Which of the Following Statements About Glycolysis Is NOT True