The transformation of glucose to lactate n myocytes releases only about 7% of the free energy released when glucose is completely oxidized to CO2 and H20. Does this mean anaerobic glycolysis in muscle is a wasteful use of glucose? Explain.

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6. The transformation of glucose to lactate n myocytes releases only about 7% of the free energy released when glucose is completely oxidized to CO2 and H20. Does this mean anaerobic glycolysis in muscle is a wasteful use of glucose? Explain.

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