3. Briefly explain the Warburg effect and its benefit to cancerous cells.
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The Warburg effect refers to the phenomenon where cancer cells preferentially convert glucose to lactate through glycolysis, even in the presence of sufficient oxygen, which would normally allow for more efficient energy production via oxidative phosphorylation. Show more…
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