Glycolysis

Glycolysis is the first step in a process known as cellular respiration. Glycolysis is the process of breaking down (-lysis) glucose (glyco-), a sugar molecule that provides energy for the human body. Glucose is a polymer (made up of a chain of carbons) and therefore it takes multiple steps to break it down into usable energy. There are a total of ten steps in glycolysis. After the final step, the products of the broken down glucose molecule will enter the next step of cellular respiration.



Glycolysis and myalgic encephalomyelitis
Abnormal levels of glycolysis metabolites have been observed in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). This suggests that individuals with ME may experience abnormal regulation of glycolysis within their cells.

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 * https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-respiration-and-fermentation/glycolysis/v/glycolysis
 * http://www.sparknotes.com/biology/cellrespiration/glycolysis/