Associations to the word «Glycolysis»

Wiktionary

GLYCOLYSIS, noun. (biology) The cellular degradation of the simple sugar glucose to yield pyruvic acid, and ATP as an energy source.

Dictionary definition

GLYCOLYSIS, noun. A metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP.

Wise words

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