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Glucose :

Glucose :. By: J emmont Ransom 9 th period . Simple facts . Glucose is a simple sugar Chemical formula – C6H12O6 A carbohydrate Also known as a monosaccharide ( a smaller unit.) Is also the source of energy to plants and animals.

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Glucose :

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  1. Glucose: By: Jemmont Ransom 9th period

  2. Simple facts • Glucose is a simple sugar • Chemical formula – C6H12O6 • A carbohydrate • Also known as a monosaccharide ( a smaller unit.) • Is also the source of energy to plants and animals. • If you have to much glucose then it stores in your liver and muscles.

  3. Chemical Composition •  The molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6

  4. Importance in cell • Glucose is the basic building block of sugar • In animals, provides energy needed to preform specialized processes • In humans, “the body converts carbs into glucose to use as fuel”

  5. How its evolved making energy • The stomach and small intestines absorb the glucose and release it into the blood stream. • Glucose can be used immediately for energy • Can be stored for later use

  6. Glucose in the blood stream

  7. References • Glucose - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved October 10, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose • The Role of Insulin in the Human Body - YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved October 10, 2013, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYH1deu7-4E • Why is Glucose Important? - Ask.com Answers.Ask.com Answers. Retrieved October 10, 2013, from http://answers.ask.com/Health/Diseases/why_is_glucose_important

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