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two smaller molecules.
Glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules.
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the process of glycolysis. Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration, and it occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell. It involves the breakdown of glucose, a six-carbon molecule, into smaller molecules.
During glycolysis, glucose is converted into two three-carbon molecules called pyruvate. So, the correct answer is "two smaller molecules."
From the given responses:
- "two smaller molecules" is stated twice, indicating that it is the correct answer.
- "three smaller molecules" is stated once, which is incorrect because glycolysis produces two, not three, smaller molecules.
- "four smaller molecules" and "five smaller molecules" are not valid options.
Thus, the answer is: Glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules.