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What is the primary purpose of glycolysis in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary purpose of glycolysis in cellular metabolism?
- To synthesize glucose from pyruvate
- To produce oxygen for cellular respiration
- To convert glucose into pyruvate and generate energy (correct)
- To break down fatty acids for energy
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in glycolysis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in glycolysis?
- Aldolase
- Pyruvate Kinase
- Hexokinase (correct)
- Phosphofructokinase
During glycolysis, how many molecules of ATP are produced per molecule of glucose?
During glycolysis, how many molecules of ATP are produced per molecule of glucose?
- 4
- 6
- 1
- 2 (correct)
Which of the following tissues relies exclusively on glycolysis for energy?
Which of the following tissues relies exclusively on glycolysis for energy?
What is the end product of glycolysis?
What is the end product of glycolysis?
What role does phosphofructokinase play in glycolysis?
What role does phosphofructokinase play in glycolysis?
In glycolysis, NADH is produced during the conversion of which compound?
In glycolysis, NADH is produced during the conversion of which compound?
Which molecule serves as a source of acetyl-CoA for fatty acid synthesis in glycolysis?
Which molecule serves as a source of acetyl-CoA for fatty acid synthesis in glycolysis?
What is the main end product of glycolysis?
What is the main end product of glycolysis?
Which enzyme converts glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in glycolysis?
Which enzyme converts glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in glycolysis?
Which of the following molecules is produced during glycolysis?
Which of the following molecules is produced during glycolysis?
Which tissue relies exclusively on glycolysis for energy?
Which tissue relies exclusively on glycolysis for energy?
What is the significance of phosphofructokinase in glycolysis?
What is the significance of phosphofructokinase in glycolysis?
How many ATP molecules are generated from one molecule of glucose during glycolysis?
How many ATP molecules are generated from one molecule of glucose during glycolysis?
What intermediate is formed during the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate?
What intermediate is formed during the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate?
Which product of glycolysis can be used for fatty acid synthesis in the liver?
Which product of glycolysis can be used for fatty acid synthesis in the liver?
