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Inhibition of glycolysis by O2 is known a_____________?
Correct answer: B. Pasteur effect
- A. Muni effect
- B. Pasteur effect
- C. Hill reaction
- D. GluconeogenesisFind Chemistry Tutors
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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