Inhibition of glycolysis by O2 is known a_____________?

Correct answer: C. Pasteur effect

  • A. Muni effect
  • B. Hill reaction
  • C. Pasteur effect
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Explanation

The Pasteur effect is the inhibition of glycolysis by oxygen when aerobic respiration becomes available. It reflects reduced reliance on anaerobic glycolysis because oxidative phosphorylation produces ATP more efficiently.

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