Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glycolysis
Noun
/ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/
Definition
The metabolic process that breaks down glucose to produce energy.
Examples
- The glycolysis pathway is essential for cellular respiration.
- During glycolysis, a single molecule of glucose is converted into two molecules of pyruvate.
- Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Meaning
Glycolysis is a series of reactions that convert glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the process.
Synonyms
- Glucose catabolism
- Fermentation (indirectly related)
