👉 Glucolysis is a process by which glucose, a simple sugar, is broken down into simpler sugars and other products. This process occurs in the liver, muscle cells, and some cells of the small intestine. In this process, glucose is converted to glycogen (a complex carbohydrate), which then enters the bloodstream to be used as energy for the body. The final step involves breaking down glycogen into a smaller molecule called ketone bodies (which are stored as fat) or fatty acids (
