glycolysis

• Proceso metabólico que descompone la glucosa y otros carbohidratos mediante una serie de reacciones enzimáticas, produciendo ácido pirúvico o láctico y liberando energía en forma de ATP.

A metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to produce pyruvic acid or lactic acid, releasing energy in the form of ATP.

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1. Metabolic processC1formalscientific

   A series of biochemical reactions that breaks down glucose into pyruvate or lactate, producing energy in the form of ATP without requiring oxygen.

   Glucólisis

   • Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.
   • This process yields a net gain of two ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
   • During intense exercise, glycolysis can lead to lactic acid buildup.
   • Scientists study glycolysis to understand cellular energy production.