Glycolytic
Glycolytic
Glycolytic (pronunciation: gly·co·lyt·ic /ˌglīkəˈlitik/) is an adjective that refers to the process of glycolysis, a metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate. The free energy released in this process is used to form the high-energy molecules ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).
Etymology
The term "glycolytic" is derived from the Greek words "glykys" (sweet) and "lysis" (loosening, breaking down), referring to the breakdown of glucose.
Related Terms
- Glycolysis: The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- Pyruvate: The end product of glycolysis, which is converted into acetyl coenzyme A that enters the citric acid cycle when there is oxygen.
- ATP: Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule used for energy storage by cells.
- NADH: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme found in all living cells, which plays a key role in energy metabolism.
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- Citric Acid Cycle: A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glycolytic
- Wikipedia's article - Glycolytic
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