| Pronunciation: | | glI'kâlisis
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[n] a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and release energy for the body in the form of ATP |
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GLYCOLYSIS is a 10 letter word that starts with G. |
| | See Also: | | metabolic process, metabolism, metastasis |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A process in which glucose (sugar) is partially broken down by cells in enzyme reactions that do not need oxygen. Glycolysis is one method that cells use to produce energy. When glycolysis is linked with other enzyme reactions that use oxygen, more complete breakdown of glucose is possible and more energy is produced. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A complex biochemical process in which one molecule of glucose is anaerobically converted into two molecules of pyruvate and energy in the form of ATP. |
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