Why does the glycolytic pathway continue in the direction of glucose catabolism?

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High levels of ATP  keep the pathway going in a forward direction

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There are essentially three irreversible reactions that act as the driving force for the pathway

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The enzymes of glycolysis only function in one direction

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Glycolysis occurs in either direction

1.	Why does the glycolytic pathway continue in the direction of glucose catabolism?
A.	There are essentially three irreversible reactions that act as the driving force for the pathway
B.	High levels of ATP keep the pathway going in a forward direction
C.	The enzymes of glycolysis only function in one direction
D.	Glycolysis occurs in either direction
Answer» B. High levels of ATP keep the pathway going in a forward direction

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