Glycolysis and the TCA are so efficient that over 90% of the chemical energy is stored in the form of ATP for the use of the cell.

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Glycolysis and the TCA cycle, along with oxidative phosphorylation, convert the chemical energy in glucose into ATP, but the process is not over 90% efficient. Approximately 30-40% of the energy in glucose is captured in ATP, with the rest lost as heat.

Glycolysis and the TCA Are So Efficient That Over 90