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glycolysis

/ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/ /ɡlaɪˈkɑːlɪsɪs/

Meanings
noun
The cellular degradation of the simple sugar glucose to yield pyruvic acid, and ATP as an energy source

Examples :

"During intense exercise, when oxygen is limited, muscle cells rely heavily on glycolysis to quickly produce ATP for energy, even though it's less efficient than aerobic respiration. "
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Related Words

Illustration heavily

heavily adverb

/ˈhɛvɪli/

In a heavy manner.

"He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots."

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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respiration noun

/ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/

The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.

"Proper respiration is important for good health, so I make sure to take deep breaths during my morning exercise routine. "

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limited verb

/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

"The teacher limited the time students had to complete the assignment to one hour. "

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efficient noun

/əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

A cause; something that causes an effect

"The efficient of the new study method was improved learning outcomes. "

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aerobic adjective

/əˈɹoʊbɪk/

Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

"Aerobic bacteria are essential for breaking down waste in sewage treatment plants. "

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degradation noun

/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

"The teacher's harsh criticism led to a degradation of the student's self-esteem. "

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glucose noun

/ˈɡluːkoʊz/ /ˈɡlukoʊs/

A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

"After eating a banana, the body breaks down the carbohydrates into glucose, which provides energy for activities like playing sports or studying. "

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produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

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intense adjective

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Strained; tightly drawn.

"The teacher's voice was intense as she explained the difficult math problem. "

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exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

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cellular noun

/ˈsɛljələr/ /ˈsɛljʊlər/

A cellular phone (mobile phone).

"My sister's new cellular is very fast. "