Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reaction thatis involved in the first step of glucose utilization as an energy source.

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Glucose is used as an energy source in living organisms. The glucose molecule is broken down into smaller and simpler products. Breakdown of glucose into pyruvate is termed as glycolysis. In this process, energy is released as two ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules are formed.

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