Physical Education A-Level

Glycolysis

What Glycolysis means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Glycolysis

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The breakdown of glucose yielding a net gain of 2 ATP and 2 pyruvate aerobically, or 2 ATP anaerobically.

AQA · Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance (study guide)

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Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)

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