Tumor cells often lack an extensive capillary network and must function under conditions of limited oxygen supply. Explain why these cancer cells take up far more glucose and may overproduce some glycolytic enzymes.

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Tumor cells often lack an extensive capillary network and must function under conditions of limited oxygen supply. Explain why these cancer cells take up far more glucose and may overproduce some glycolytic enzymes.

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