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What is the process of breaking down glucose?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the details of the biochemical process involved in the breakdown of glucose, specifically how glucose is metabolized within cells to release energy.

Answer

glycolysis

The final answer is glycolysis

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is glycolysis

More Information

Glycolysis is the process where glucose is broken down in the cytoplasm of cells, producing pyruvate, 2 ATP, and NADH.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing glycolysis with other stages of cellular respiration like the Krebs cycle or oxidative phosphorylation.

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