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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Glycolysis: The Dance of Sugar! Imagine glucose is a dance newbie entering the energy club called &#39;Glycolysis&#39;. The DJ - Aerobic Respiration, sets the stage in the cell&#39;s cytoplasm. Glucose grooves to the beats, transforming step-by-step, giving off energy vibes in the form of ATP and reduced NAD, all without needing the O2 (oxygen) smoke machine! 💃🕺

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	<li>What it is: Glucose gets a phosphate accessory, becoming glucose-6-phosphate. Think of this as glucose getting a fancy hat, making it ready to party!</li>
	<li>The sparkle: This reaction needs an energy boost. ATP acts like a fashion consultant, handing over its phosphate to glucose.</li>
	<li>Fun Fact: The &quot;6&quot; in glucose-6-phosphate tells us the phosphate accessory (or hat) is on the 6th carbon ring.</li>
	<li>Twist in the tale: Glucose-6-phosphate quickly changes its outfit, becoming fructose-6-phosphate, only to get another accessory, turning into fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.</li>
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Real-world connection: Just like you might change outfits or add a scarf before heading out, glucose changes and accessorizes before diving deeper into glycolysis.

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	<li>What happens: Our dressed-up glucose, now fructose-1,6-bisphosphate, splits into two! Becoming two triose phosphates.</li>
	<li>Imagine: It&#39;s like glucose doing a clone dance move, creating a twin on the dance floor.</li>
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	<li>The move: Each triose phosphate gives off a glow by removing hydrogen.</li>
	<li>Remember: It&#39;s removing hydrogen atoms, NOT ions. If it was ions, our molecule wouldn&#39;t really be glowing (oxidizing).</li>
	<li>The vibe: NAD grabs this hydrogen, becoming reduced NAD.</li>
	<li>Outcome: Our glowing triose phosphate transforms into a shiny bisphosphoglycerate.</li>
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Real-world example: It&#39;s like charging a battery (the triose phosphate). When charged (oxidized), it can power up devices (produce energy).

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	<li>The magic: Bisphosphoglycerate donates its phosphates to make ATP, and transforms into pyruvate.</li>
	<li>Count the beats: For every glucose, 4 ATPs drop to the beats because two bisphosphoglycerates produce 2 ATPs each.</li>
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	<li>🍬 One glucose splits and transforms into two pyruvates.</li>
	<li>🔋 Two NADs charge up, turning into reduced NAD.</li>
	<li>💥 Net energy gain: 2 ATPs. It&#39;s like the bonus points you get in a game without much effort. Handy when our cells can&#39;t get much O2.</li>
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Real-world connection: Just like you use quick snacks for a quick energy boost when you can&#39;t have a full meal, cells use glycolysis for quick energy, especially when O2 is in short supply!

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End Note: So next time you think of sugar, remember its fancy dance moves inside our cells and how it lights up our energy club! 💡🎶💃🕺🌟

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Happy Learning! 🎉📚🌺

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unraveling Glycolysis From Glucose To Pyruvate With ATP Rewards

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Getting glammed up - phosphorylation of glucose