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Section 4

Glycolysis

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Importance of Glycolysis

Glycolysis is the first step in the breakdown of glucose to extract energy for cellular metabolism.

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Electron Donors and Acceptors

Electrons can enter the electron transport chain at three levels: dehydrogenase, the quinone pool, or a mobile cytochromeelectron carrier.

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ATP Yield

The amount of energy (as ATP) gained from glucose catabolism varies across species and depends on other related cellular processes.

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Respiration and Proton Motive Force

Respiration is one of the key ways a cell gains useful energy to fuel cellular activity.

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