What is the role of DHAP in glycolysis, and how does it contribute to energy production?

DHAP directly forms ATP without further conversion.

DHAP is converted into fatty acids for immediate energy use.

DHAP is stored as glycogen for long-term energy storage.

DHAP is converted to glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, which is further metabolized to produce pyruvate, NADH, and ATP.