What is glycolysis?

Glycolysis is the process by which cells create ATP from glucose. It occurs in all cells. Glycolysis is an anaerobic process, which, means it may occur even without oxygen. Glucose is converted to 2 molecules of pyruvate, 2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADH. ATP is a form of free energy that is used by cells.

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