Glycolysis: The Gateway To Cellular Respiration And Metabolism
Glycolysis, the initial phase of cellular respiration, yields pyruvate as the main end product. Pyruvate serves as a building block for acetyl-CoA and oxaloacetate, entering subsequent metabolic pathways. Along with pyruvate, ATP is produced, the primary energy currency in cells. Moreover, glycolysis generates NADH, a vital electron carrier used in the electron transport chain for additional energy production. These end products link glycolysis to cellular respiration, providing energy and building blocks essential for cellular function and survival.
