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Cells primarily produce energy through mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. However, most cancer cells predominantly produce their energy through a high rate of glycolysis followed by lactic acid fermentation even in the presence of abundant oxygen. This phenomenon is known as:

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Anapleorotic effect Warburg effect Correct Cantley effect Crabtree Effect

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In biochemistry, enzyme catalysis and lipid structure dictates that substrate affinity, transition state stabilization and phospholipid composition govern function. Therefore Warburg effect is correct as it reflects catalytic efficiency and membrane organization, supported by mechanistic studies and conserved across related systems.

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