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glycolysis
[U] Uncountable
pl: nullpast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: nullsup: null
This term describes a precise chemical sequence rather than a general biological process. It carries a clinical and scientific connotation, typically appearing in biochemistry textbooks, medical journals, and laboratory reports to describe the initial breakdown of sugar. While often grouped with cellular respiration, it is distinct because it occurs in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen, making it a universal energy-harvesting mechanism across almost all living organisms.
Refers to a singular biological process that occurs across countless cells simultaneously.