Glycolysis--The breakdown of a glucose molecule into two three-carbon pieces called pyruvate. You will notice that very little ATP is produced in this step and no oxygen is required. ... This step is also where other molecules besides glucose may be fed into the cell respiration<span> process, especially lipids.</span>
The statement that the friend made is not true. most of the mass of the plant is from carbon. the carbon comes from carbon dioxide which is used during photosynthesis. the left over carbon from photosynthesis is used to to help the plant gain mass. there is a process for this which is called cellular respiration
