Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration, where one molecule of glucose-a six-carbon sugar-is split into two molecules of pyruvate-a three-carbon compound. It takes place in cytoplasm and is a feature common to both aerobic and anaerobic respiration. In the context of respiration involving oxygen, it acts as the preparatory phase where it generates intermediates and energy carriers that are necessary for later steps like the Krebs cycle and the Electron Transport Chain (ETC). Glycolysis is the process of ten sequentially occurring enzyme-catalyzed reactions which may be divided into two: the energy investment phase where ATP is spent, and the energy payoff phase where ATP and NADH are produced. In every molecule of glucose, glycolysis produces 2 ATP, 2 NADH, and 2 pyruvate molecules. A good understanding of glycolysis helps MDCAT students master the hierarchy of metabolic pathways and their role in energy production.
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An MDCAT Quiz on Glycolysis and the Glycolytic Pathway will test your understanding of the important steps, enzymes, and energy outputs of this process. This quiz will be based on some topics like substrate-level phosphorylation, the role of enzymes like hexokinase and phosphofructokinase, and the fate of pyruvate in aerobic respiration. These quizzes ensure that you prepare well for MDCAT related questions.
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Free Flashcards on Glycolysis will provide you with concise summaries of the key steps in the pathway, including glucose phosphorylation, cleavage, and ATP production. The flashcards will also show the energy yield of glycolysis and NADH as an electron carrier. They are a perfect tool for revising the key components of the glycolytic pathway, ensuring you’re ready for the MDCAT exam.
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What happens to pyruvate at the end of glycolysis in the presence of oxygen?
It enters the Krebs cycle
What molecule is produced in glycolysis that enters the mitochondria for further processing?
Pyruvate
What enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?
Phosphofructokinase
What is the fate of NADH produced in glycolysis when oxygen is present?
It is used in the electron transport chain
Which of the following occurs in the presence of oxygen following glycolysis?
Pyruvate enters the Krebs cycle
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