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What metabolic pathway converts glucose into pyruvate?
  1. Hydrolysis
  2. Glucogenesis
  3. Glycolysis
  4. Glycogenesis
  5. Glycogenolysis
Explanation
Answer: C, Glycolysis. Glycolysis is the process that extracts energy from glucose.

Key Takeaway: During glycolysis, glucose is ultimately converted to pyruvate. Each molecule of glucose can produce for molecules of ATP during glycolysis. ATP can be further extracted from pyruvate by processes such as the Krebs’ cycle.
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