The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the ________ , whereas the aerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the ________.
A)mitochondria with O₂ required; cytoplasm with O₂ required
B)cytoplasm without O₂ required; cytoplasm with CO₂ required
C)mitochondria without O₂ required; mitochondria with O₂ required
D)cytoplasm without O₂ required; mitochondria with O₂ required

Question

The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the ________ , whereas the aerobic reactions of cellular respiration occur in the  ________. 
A)mitochondria with O₂ required; cytoplasm with O₂ required
B)cytoplasm without O₂ required; cytoplasm with CO₂ required
C)mitochondria without O₂ required; mitochondria with O₂ required
D)cytoplasm without O₂ required; mitochondria with O₂ required

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The anaerobic reactions of cellular respiration, such as glycolysis, occur in the cytoplasm and do not require oxygen. The aerobic reactions, including the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, take place in the mitochondria and require oxygen.

The Anaerobic Reactions of Cellular Respiration Occur in the ________