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Metabolic Pathways: Understanding the Chemical Transformations in Living Organisms
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Which of the following is the first stage of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down into pyruvate molecules?
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Glycolysis
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Glycolysis is the initial phase of cellular respiration, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells. It involves the breakdown of glucose into two pyruvate molecules, along with the production of ATP and NADH.