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Respiration
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The controlled release of energy from organic compounds in cells to form ATP.
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Glycolysis
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Glucose -> 2 pyruvate + ATP
thE breakdown of one molecule of gluecose into two molecules of pyruvate with a small yield of ATP. Takes place in the cytoplasm. Doesn't need oxygen. |
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Pyruvate
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A three carbon compound. It is obtained through glycolysis, and can be converted again to lactate in human cells.
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