This process is exothermic, meaning it releases energy. The energy is stored in the form of ATP and NADH. The reaction can be represented as follows:
\[ \text{Glucose} + 2 \text{NAD}^+ + 2 \text{ADP} + 2 \text{P}_i \rightarrow 2 \text{Pyruvate} + 2 \text{NADH} + 2
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