Glycolysis

Front

What is glycolysis?

Back

Glycolysis is a metabolic process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid, producing energy in the form of ATP.

Front

What is the main reactant of glycolysis?

Back

Glucose is the main reactant of glycolysis.

Front

What are the end products of glycolysis?

Back

The end products of glycolysis are two molecules of pyruvic acid, two molecules of ATP, and two molecules of NADH.

Front

Where does the pyruvic acid produced by glycolysis go next?

Back

The pyruvic acid produced by glycolysis enters the Krebs Cycle.

Front

What is the role of ATP in glycolysis?

Back

ATP provides the energy required to initiate the glycolysis process.

Front

What is the significance of NADH in glycolysis?

Back

NADH is an electron carrier that stores energy and is used in the electron transport chain.

Front

How many ATP molecules are produced in glycolysis?

Back

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

Front

What happens to glucose during glycolysis?

Back

Glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvic acid.

Front

Is glycolysis an aerobic or anaerobic process?

Back

Glycolysis is an anaerobic process, meaning it does not require oxygen.

Front

What is the first step of glycolysis?

Back

The first step of glycolysis involves the phosphorylation of glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate.