glycolysis
/ɡlaɪˈkɑləsɪs/
noun
- The process in which the body breaks down sugar (glucose) to release energy, especially in cells.
- Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration in almost all living organisms.
- During exercise, your muscles rely on glycolysis to produce quick energy.
- Scientists study glycolysis to understand how cancer cells use sugar differently.