What are the different ways by which glucose break down in cells? Explain with the help of flow chart.
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With the help of a schematic flowchart, show the break down of glucose in a cell to provide energy: (i) In the presence of oxygen. (ii) In the absence of oxygen. (iii) When there is a lack of oxygen.
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Glucose is oxidized in the following ways:
a. In cytoplasm, glucose is oxidized to pyruvate and release energy
b. In muscles of humans i.e. under anaerobic conditions pyruvate breaks down to lactic acid and release energy.
c. In yeast i.e. during fermentation process pyruvate converts to ethanol, carbon dioxide along with it releases a certain amount of energy
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