Which of the following describes the 'Warburg Effect' in cancer cells?
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Correct answer: Preferential use of aerobic glycolysis for energy production
The Warburg Effect is a metabolic hallmark where cancer cells switch to glycolysis even in the presence of ample oxygen. This provides the metabolic intermediates (carbon skeletons) necessary for the rapid synthesis of cellular components.
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