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Sourav PanDecember 13, 2024

Is glycolysis anabolic?

Is glycolysis anabolic?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 13, 2024

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No, glycolysis is not anabolic. Anabolic processes are those that build complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy. Glycolysis is a catabolic pathway because it breaks down glucose (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules like pyruvate, releasing energy in the form of ATP.

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