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Glycolysis
GlucosePyruvateATPNADH
Glycolysis is the process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.
Terms:
Glucose
A simple sugar that is an important energy source.
-Pyruvate
End product of glycolysis.
-ATP
Adenosine triphosphate, energy currency of the cell.
JouleNADH
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, an electron carrier.
-Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration, occurring in the cytoplasm, where glucose is converted into pyruvate with a net gain of 2 ATP and 2 NADH.
Common Use:
Provides energy in the form of ATP and supplies pyruvate for the citric acid cycle.
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