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What is the balanced equation for glycolysis?

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Overall Glycolysis Reaction

Net glycolysis from 1 glucose to 2 pyruvate is represented by the balanced equation:

Glucose + 2 NAD⁺ + 2 ADP + 2 Pi → 2 pyruvate + 2 NADH + 2 H⁺ + 2 ATP + 2 H₂O.

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