How Does Glycolysis Interact with Other Metabolic Pathways in the Presence of Toxins?
Glycolysis does not function in isolation; it interacts with other metabolic networks such as the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. When glycolysis is inhibited by toxins, cells may resort to alternative pathways like gluconeogenesis or fatty acid oxidation to meet their energy demands. This metabolic flexibility highlights the complex nature of cellular responses to toxic insults.
