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When Glucose Is Oxidized Via Glycolysis, the Carbon Atom That

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When glucose is oxidized via glycolysis, the carbon atom that bears the phosphate in the 3-phosphoglycerate formed may have originally been either C-1 or C-6 of the original glucose. Describe this pathway in just enough detail to explain this fact.


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Organic Matter

Material derived from living organisms, including plants, animals, and their by-products, decomposing in the environment.

Weathered Rock

Rock that has undergone physical or chemical breakdown due to atmospheric or biological elements, leading to changes in texture, composition, or color.

O Horizon

The O Horizon is the uppermost layer of soil, primarily composed of organic matter such as decomposing leaves and other plant material, crucial for nutrient cycling and soil fertility.

C Horizon

The layer of soil that consists of weathered rock and little organic material, often serving as the foundation of the soil profile.

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