In glycolysis, which molecule is produced directly as a result of glucose breakdown? A) Acetyl-CoA B) Lactic acid C) Pyruvate D) Ethanol

Answer 1

Answer: C) Pyruvate

The primary product of glycolysis is pyruvate.

Lactic acid is produced when pyruvate is further reduced under anaerobic conditions (like in muscle cells during intense exercise). Acetyl-CoA is produced from pyruvate in the link reaction (or pyruvate decarboxylation) that occurs after glycolysis, but before the citric acid cycle.