In the absence of oxygen, cells consume glucoseat a high, steady rate. When oxygen is added, glucose con-sumption drops precipitously and is then maintained atthe lower rate. Why is glucose consumed at a high rate inthe absence of oxygen and at a low rate in its presence?

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