What is glycolysis?
AP Bio: Glycolysis Flashcard

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Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the process.
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What is the main purpose of glycolysis?
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The main purpose of glycolysis is to extract energy from glucose by breaking it down into pyruvate, which can then enter the Krebs cycle or fermentation.
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What is phosphorylation?
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Phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule, often used to activate or deactivate enzymes.
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What is the role of NADH in glycolysis?
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NADH is produced during glycolysis and carries high-energy electrons to the electron transport chain (ETC) for ATP synthesis.
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What is the significance of glycolysis in evolution?
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Glycolysis allowed early organisms to generate energy from glucose in the absence of oxygen, making it a crucial evolutionary development.
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What is oxidation in biochemical terms?
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Oxidation refers to the loss of electrons from a molecule, often associated with the release of energy.
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What is reduction in biochemical terms?
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Reduction refers to the gain of electrons by a molecule, often associated with the storage of energy.
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