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Write a series of balanced equations and a summary equation for the reactions of the glucose-alanine cycle.
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Glucose is converted to pyruvate in the muscle cells through glycolysis: C6H12O6 + 2NAD+ + 2ADP + 2Pi → 2CH3COCOO- + 2NADH + 2H+ + 2ATP Show more…
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