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Which of the following is the major metabolic pathway for glucose and fructose?
Which of the following is the major metabolic pathway for glucose and fructose?
- Pentose phosphate pathway
- Glycogenesis
- Glycolysis (correct)
- Gluconeogenesis
Which type of cells lack mitochondria and rely exclusively on glycolysis for energy production?
Which type of cells lack mitochondria and rely exclusively on glycolysis for energy production?
- Adipose tissue cells
- Liver cells
- Red blood cells (correct)
- Skeletal muscle cells
Where does glycolysis occur in cells?
Where does glycolysis occur in cells?
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Cytosol (correct)
- Nucleus
What is the end product of glycolysis?
What is the end product of glycolysis?
Which tissue uses glycolysis as a source of energy during exercise and generates intermediates for other pathways?
Which tissue uses glycolysis as a source of energy during exercise and generates intermediates for other pathways?
Flashcards
Glycolysis
Glycolysis
The primary metabolic pathway for processing glucose and fructose.
Red blood cells
Red blood cells
These cells lack mitochondria and depend solely on glycolysis for ATP.
Cytosol
Cytosol
The fluid portion of the cytoplasm where glycolysis enzymes are located.
Pyruvate
Pyruvate
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Skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle
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