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The generic meaning of glycolysis is literally "Splitting Sugars"

The reactant includes glucose (C6H12O6) and the product includes pyruvate (CH3COCOO− ==> notice there are 3 carbons now) and a hydrogen ion (H+ --> If you know anything about pH, then you know the release of a hydrogen ion increases the acidity of the solution)

it basically breaks down the simple sugar (6 Carbon) into 2 simpler sugars (3 Carbon)

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