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What is the purpose of the preparatory stage (reactions 1-5) in glycolysis?
What is the purpose of the preparatory stage (reactions 1-5) in glycolysis?
What is the significance of phosphorylated intermediates in glycolysis?
What is the significance of phosphorylated intermediates in glycolysis?
What is the net ATP yield from glycolysis?
What is the net ATP yield from glycolysis?
Which molecule is glucose converted to during the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
Which molecule is glucose converted to during the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
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What is the importance of negative charges in phosphorylated intermediates?
What is the importance of negative charges in phosphorylated intermediates?
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How many molecules of ATP are invested in the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
How many molecules of ATP are invested in the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
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What happens to glucose during the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
What happens to glucose during the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
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Why are phosphorylated intermediates important in glycolysis?
Why are phosphorylated intermediates important in glycolysis?
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Which molecule is cleaved into two trioses during the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
Which molecule is cleaved into two trioses during the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
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How many molecules of ATP are invested in the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
How many molecules of ATP are invested in the preparatory stage of glycolysis?
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Study Notes
Glycolysis: Preparatory Stage
- The preparatory stage (reactions 1-5) of glycolysis prepares glucose for breakdown by converting it into a molecule that can be easily cleaved into two trioses.
- This stage requires an investment of 2 molecules of ATP.
- During this stage, glucose is converted into fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.
- Phosphorylated intermediates are significant in glycolysis because they provide negative charges that facilitate the breakdown of glucose.
- The negative charges in phosphorylated intermediates are important because they make the glucose molecule more reactive and easier to break down.
Net ATP Yield and Triose Cleavage
- The net ATP yield from glycolysis is 2 molecules of ATP.
- Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate is cleaved into two trioses (glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate) during the preparatory stage of glycolysis.
- Phosphorylated intermediates are crucial in glycolysis because they allow glucose to be broken down into trioses, which can then be converted into pyruvate.
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Test your knowledge of the preparatory stage of glycolysis with this quiz! Learn about the 10 enzyme-catalyzed reactions involved in converting glucose into two trioses, and the importance of phosphorylated intermediates in conserving free energy. This quiz is perfect for students studying biochemistry or anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of glycolysis.
