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(a)
Interpretation:
Which is oxidized to a greater extent in glycolysis process, it should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Glycolysis process: This process breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid, this whole process generates two ATP’s.
This process serves as the foundation for both aerobic and anaerobic
Glucose is a six membered ring molecule founded in the blood and is usually a result of the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugars.
(b)
Interpretation:
To draw and identify the oxidizing or reducing agents are involved in glycolysis process.
Concept Introduction:
Glycolysis process: This process breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid, this whole process generates two ATP’s.
This process serves as the foundation for both aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration, in the glycolysis glucose is converted into pyruvate.
Glucose is a six membered ring molecule founded in the blood and is usually a result of the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugars.
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