Which statement is correct for an anaerobic condition?
A) Oxygen is plenty.
B) The degradation of glucose cannot proceed beyond glycolysis.
C) Mitochondrial processing of nutrient molecules takes place.
D) It produces a high yield of oxygen molecules.

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Anaerobic condition refers to the condition without oxygen. Therefore, option A, C, and D are incorrect. In anaerobic conditions, the degradation of glucose can proceed only up to glycolysis, after which the end product is either lactic acid or ethanol depending upon the organism.

Which Statement Is Correct for an Anaerobic Condition