NCIt definition : A series of anaerobic chemical reactions that cells utilize to produce energy. Glycolysis
is a biochemical pathway in which glucose is catabolized into lactate or pyruvate
via enzymatic reactions to generate ATP.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A process in which glucose (sugar) is partially broken down by cells in
enzyme reactions that do not need oxygen. Glycolysis is one method that cells use
to produce energy. When glycolysis is linked with other enzyme reactions that use
oxygen, more complete breakdown of glucose is possible and more energy is produced.;