P.B.B.Sc.(F.Y)-2016-BIOCHEM BIOPHYSICS (SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY)(PAPER NO.1) SECTION – I (BIOCHEMISTRY) (38 Marks) 1 LONG ESSAY: (ANY TWO) 2×10=20 (1) Give a detailed note on Glycolysis. Glycolysis is a fundamental metabolic pathway occurring in the cytoplasm of cells, present in nearly all living organisms. It’s the initial stage of both aerobic and anaerobic respiration, where glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate. Here’s a detailed overview: Preparatory Phase (Energy Investment):