Biochem - Glycolysis

Glucose breakdown

What does glycolysis mean?

Catabolism

Type of metabolism that breaks down large molecules into smaller ones while also releasing energy

Anabolism

Type of metabolism that combines small molecules to form large molecules while consuming energy

Metabolic pathway

A series of consecutive biochemical reactions used to convert a starting material into an end product

Adenosine phosphates, flavin adenine dinucleotide, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, coenzyme A

What are the important intermediate compounds in metabolic pathways?

Cytosol

Glycolysis happens in what part of the cell?

C6H12O6 + 2NAD+ + 2ADP + 2P —> 2CH3(C=O)COOH + 2ATP + 2NADH + 2H+

What is the chemical formula of glycolysis?

Hexokinase (1st step), Phosphofructokinase (3rd step), and Pyruvate kinase (10th step)

What are the 3 irreversible steps in glycolysis?