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What is the primary product of glycolysis from one glucose molecule?
What is the primary product of glycolysis from one glucose molecule?
In glycolysis, how many ATP molecules are generated through substrate-level phosphorylation?
In glycolysis, how many ATP molecules are generated through substrate-level phosphorylation?
During glycolysis, what is the fate of the NADH produced?
During glycolysis, what is the fate of the NADH produced?
Which process occurs in the cytoplasm and can happen both with and without oxygen?
Which process occurs in the cytoplasm and can happen both with and without oxygen?
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What is the net ATP yield from one molecule of glucose after glycolysis?
What is the net ATP yield from one molecule of glucose after glycolysis?
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Glycolysis formula
Glycolysis formula
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Study Notes
Glycolysis Overview
- Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway, fundamental to both aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- It breaks down glucose into pyruvate, functioning with or without oxygen
- This process occurs within the cytoplasm of a cell
Aerobic Respiration vs. Anaerobic Respiration
- A key distinction lies in the fate of pyruvate
- In aerobic respiration, pyruvate proceeds through the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain, yielding significantly more ATP
- In anaerobic respiration, pyruvate is converted into products like lactate, resulting in a lower ATP yield
Glycolysis Details
- Glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate within the cytoplasm
- Two ATP and NADH molecules are released during this conversion
- This glucose-to-pyruvate conversion is an oxidation reaction, as glucose loses electrons
- The released electrons combine with NAD+ to form NADH (reduction reaction)
ATP Production
- Glycolysis initially uses two ATP molecules to activate glucose
- It generates four ATP molecules, resulting in a net gain of two ATP molecules per glucose molecule
- This ATP production occurs via substrate-level phosphorylation, where a phosphate group is directly moved from a high-energy molecule to ADP
Further Cellular Processes
- The two NADH molecules produced during glycolysis are byproducts
- NADH is then transported to the mitochondria
- Within the mitochondria, NADH is oxidized, regenerating NAD+ and powering further cellular processes, particularly the citric acid cycle and electron transport chain. These pathways create significantly more ATP.
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Explore the fundamental metabolic pathway of glycolysis and its importance in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. This quiz covers key processes, the fate of pyruvate, and ATP production, providing insight into cellular energy production. Test your knowledge on how glucose is processed and the biochemical distinctions between aerobic and anaerobic pathways.
