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Splitting Glucose
publish date: 2026/06/20 09:53:9.441267 UTC
The series of controlled chemical reaction steps that break down glucose into pyruvate is called (1), a term that literally refers to the lysis, or splitting, of glucose.
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hydrolysis
deamination
oxidation
glycolysis
Correct Answer
(1) glycolysis
Explanation
Glycolysis converts one 6-carbon glucose molecule into two 3-carbon pyruvate molecules through a series of small, controlled steps, each releasing manageable amounts of energy.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide