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What is the significance of glycolysis in erythrocytes?
Erythrocytes rely on glycolysis due to the lack of mitochondria.
What is the role of glycolysis in providing ATP under anaerobic conditions?
Produces ATP in the absence of oxygen.
How does inhibition of pyruvate dehydrogenase contribute to lactic acidosis?
Reduces the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA.
Which of the following is NOT an importance of glycolysis mentioned in the text?
Conversion of lipids to glucose.
Test your knowledge on the pathway of glycolysis, including its control mechanisms and operation under anaerobic conditions. Explore the reaction of pyruvate dehydrogenase, its regulation, and the consequences of inhibiting pyruvate metabolism leading to lactic acidosis.
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