Once inside the cell cytoplasm, glucose enters the glycolysis pathway. This is a multi-step pathway that results in the generation of 2 ATP, and is controlled in part by insulin and glucagon. ATP generation is very important for the body, as this is the main energy currency for cells.

The end product of the glycolysis pathway is acetyl coA. This molecule can then enter the Krebs Cycle in the mitochondria which produces 36 ATP, making it the power generator of the cell in most circumstances. Therefore, the body metabolises glucose to generate energy.

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