Question

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by the end of glycolysis, glucose is converted into two 3-carbon molecules.

Explanation:

Identify the end product of glycolysis

Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down one 6-carbon glucose molecule into two 3-carbon molecules.

Determine the specific 3-carbon molecule

The final 3-carbon product of glycolysis is pyruvic acid (also commonly referred to as pyruvate).

Answer:

By the end of glycolysis, glucose is converted into two 3-carbon <blank>pyruvic</blank> <blank>acid</blank> molecules.