Glycolysis

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What is the end product of glycolysis?

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The end product of glycolysis is pyruvic acid.

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Why does glycolysis end with pyruvic acid?

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Glycolysis ends with pyruvic acid because glucose cannot enter the mitochondria.

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What is the first step in cellular respiration?

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The first step in cellular respiration is glycolysis.

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What are the main reactants of cellular respiration?

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The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose and oxygen.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that does not use oxygen.

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Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

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Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm.

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What is the primary function of glycolysis?

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The primary function of glycolysis is to break down glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP.

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How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis?

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A net gain of 2 ATP molecules is produced during glycolysis.

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What is the role of NAD+ in glycolysis?

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NAD+ acts as an electron carrier, accepting electrons during the oxidation of glucose.

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What happens to pyruvic acid after glycolysis in the presence of oxygen?

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In the presence of oxygen, pyruvic acid is converted into acetyl-CoA and enters the Krebs cycle.