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Glycolysis

(Science: biochemistry) The conversion of a monosaccharide (generally glucose) to pyruvate via the glycolytic pathway (i.e. The Embden Meyerhof Parnas pathway) in the cytosol.

generates atp without consuming oxygen and is thus anaerobic.

Origin: gr. Lysis = dissolution a metabolic Process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and release energy for the body in the form of atp.The first stage of cellular Respiration where glucose is converted into two molecules of pyruvic acid. In aerobic Respiration, this pyruvic acid enters the krebs Cycle while during anaerobic Respiration, the pyruvic acid is made though cannot enter the krebs Cycle, and produces a net gain of 2 atp from one glucose molecule.