Glycolysis: Turning Glucose into Energy

Alright, let’s break this down step by step — no stress, we’ve got this together.

So glycolysis is basically your cell’s way of turning glucose into energy. Simple goal,

right? You take one glucose molecule and split it down so your body can actually

use it. First, the cell invests a little energy — kind of like spending

money to make money. It uses ATP to wake glucose up and get it ready. At this stage,

you’re not gaining energy yet, but don’t panic, this part is necessary. Trust the process.

Then comes the payoff. That glucose gets split into two smaller molecules, and now the cell

starts earning ATP back — more than it spent. That’s the win. Along the way,