NCIt related terms : oxidative metabolism; aerobic metabolism; aerobic respiration;
NCIt definition : A two-stage process in which molecules are oxidized to produce energy. In the first
stage, glucose is converted to pyruvic acid via the glycolytic pathway. Subsequently,
pyruvic acid is metabolized to ultimately yield carbon dioxide and water.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates
(sugars).;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000043992; CDR0000044071; CDR0000044008; CDR0000043993;