2007-10-15 15:01:47 · 26 answers · asked by sexyfarmchic1_68 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
sugar
2007-10-15 15:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Glucose (Glc), a monosaccharide (or simple sugar), is an important carbohydrate in biology. The living cell uses it as a source of energy and metabolic intermediate. Glucose is one of the main products of photosynthesis and starts cellular respiration in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The name comes from the Greek word glykys (γλÏ
κÏÏ), which means "sweet", plus the suffix "-ose" which denotes a carbohydrate.
Two stereoisomers of the aldohexose sugars are known as glucose, only one of which (D-glucose) is biologically active. This form (D-glucose) is often referred to as dextrose (dextrose monohydrate), especially in the food industry. This article deals with the D-form of glucose. The mirror-image of the molecule, L-glucose, cannot be metabolized by cells in the biochemical process known as glycolysis.
Glucose is commonly available in the form of a white substance or as a solid crystal. It can also be commonly found as an aqueous solution
2007-10-15 22:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lexi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Glucose is a monosacharide or the simpilest form of sugar the body breaksdown complex sugars such fructose, sucrose
and even starch (a glucose polymer) into glucose the form of sugar which cells can use for energy
2007-10-15 22:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by Ramdyal R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
glucose is a monosaccharide, a simple sugar, is an important carbohydrate in human biology. The living cell uses it as a source of energy and metabolic intermediate. Glucose is one of the main products of photosynthesis and starts cellular respiration in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The name comes from the Greek word glykys, which means "sweet", plus the suffix "-ose" which denotes a carbohydrate.
2007-10-15 22:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by John C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a simple sugar. Sucrose (the sugar we eat most of) is a complex sugar. Lactose is milk sugar, also a simple sugar. Fructose is the sugar present in fruit and vegetables, a simple sugar also. Glucose is very good for u, actually u do need small amounts of it to be healthy. Whereas sucrose isn't so good unless it's in it's natural form, cane sugar or sugar beet. Then it is really good for u. But not when it's refined.
2007-10-15 22:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by kiwi_mum1966 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Glucose is a monosacharide, which is a simple sugar used for quick energy.
2007-10-15 22:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by kerriwyn13 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Glucose is a form of sugar. It is a major energy source for all cellular and bodily functions. It is found in the blood of our bodies. Glucose can also be derived from other sources such as cornstarch. I use this in coooking.
2007-10-15 22:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by witherz1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Glucose is a simple sugar that is used by cells for energy. Plants also produce it through photosynthesis.
2007-10-15 22:05:44 · answer #8 · answered by bayshorebabydoll 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Glucose is the sugar content in your blood
2007-10-15 22:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by italy9 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Glucose is a six carbon sugar (hexose) and it is a monosaccharide (one sugar monomer). It is a product of photosynthesis and is used in the metabolic pathways of prokaryotes and eukaryotes for energy generation.
2007-10-15 22:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by TheT 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Glucose is a monosaccharide (or simple sugar), it is also an important carbohydrate in biology.
2007-10-15 22:06:53 · answer #11 · answered by Lokes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋