BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Glycolysis. Glycolysis is the process of breaking down a glucose molecule into two pyruvate molecules, while storing energy released during this process as ATP and NADH. Nearly all organisms that break down glucose utilize glycolysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -GLYCOLYSIS. Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down (catabolism) hexose (six-carbon) monosaccharides such as glucose, fructose, and galactose into two molecules of pyruvate, two molecules of ATP, two molecules of NADH, two water (H2O) molecules, and two hydrogen ions (H+) (Figure 6-2).

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth where salivary amylase starts the breakdown. After breaking down throughout the digestive system, monosaccharides are absorbed into the bloodstream. As carbohydrates are consumed, the blood sugar levels increase, stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin.