Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, or G3P
Definition
G3P is a three-carbon sugar molecule that is an important intermediate in both glycolysis and the Calvin cycle. It's essentially what gets produced when glucose breaks down for energy.
Analogy
Imagine G3P as a rechargeable battery. When you're using your device (like your phone), it uses up its stored power. But once you plug it back into an outlet (or when glucose breaks down), it recharges - just like how G3P forms again during glycolysis or Calvin cycle!
Related terms
Glycolysis: A metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate with the simultaneous production of ATP molecules.
Calvin Cycle: The set of chemical reactions that take place in chloroplasts during photosynthesis leading to carbon fixation.
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate): The main energy currency of the cell, providing the energy needed for many biochemical reactions.
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