Glycolysisa. is the breakdown of glucose to two pyruvate molecules.b. requires the input of two ATP molecules.c. produces two NADH molecules.d. does not require O2.e. All of these are correct.

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Glycolysis
a. is the breakdown of glucose to two pyruvate molecules.
b. requires the input of two ATP molecules.
c. produces two NADH molecules.
d. does not require O2.
e. All of these are correct.

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Glucose is an important source of energy in the cells. The carbohydrates in the diet are converted to glucose to produce energy.

In the plant cells, glucose is stored in the form of starch. In animal cells, glucose is stored in the form of glycogen. These storage forms ensure to provide energy when the glucose is deprived during starvation. 

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