5. What is the purpose of glycolysis? Write a balanced
equation which
describes the overall pathway
Glycolysis occurs respiration which is an essential characteristic of living things.
Its function is to break down glucose which is a source of energy to energy-containing molecules known as ATP.
Glycolysis yields two pyruvate molecules, two ATP molecules, and
two NADH molecules.
The equation that summarizes glycolysis is:
C6H12O6 + 2 NAD+ + 2 ADP + 2 P -----> 2 pyruvic acid, (CH3(C=O)COOH + 2 ATP + 2 NADH + 2 H+.
Glycolysis occurs in cellular respiration
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