Question

How does glycolysis works?
Why does it involve both aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis?

Answer 1

Glycolysis is the process in which one molecule of glucose is broken in half, producing 2 molecules of pyruvic acid (a 3 carbon compound looks like this -> c-c-c)
it is the first set of reactions in cellular respiration.
before glucose is broken in half it turns 2 ADP into 2 ATP. after it breaks 4 ADP become 4 ATP, 2 NAD+ becomes 2 NADH and that goes on to to the electron transport chain, the end result of glycolysis produces 2 pyruvic acid.

Answer 2

i thought the end product is co2 and h2o?

Answer 3

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_Glycolysis_work#ixzz23sBG64fF
check the answer here

Answer 4

Glycolysis is the process of oxidation of glucose to pyruvate involving a series of steps.when its end product i.e Pyruvate is utilised in kreb cycle gives products like Co2 and H2O . Body derives energy from glycolysis process thus it doesn't stop even though there is low or no oxygen. in case of no O2 it just diverts the utilization of pyruvate formed into lactic acid or alcohols which gives low energy than in the aerobic condition