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In Biology / High School | 2014-05-20

What kind of molecule is glucose?

Glucose is a simple sugar made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Asked by Pana580

Answer (2)

Glucose is a simple monosaccharide sugar molecule with a chemical formula C6H12O6.

Answered by Snowie | 2024-06-10

Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6, consisting of six carbon, twelve hydrogen, and six oxygen atoms. It serves as a critical energy source in living organisms and is produced in plants through photosynthesis. Glucose plays vital roles in both energy metabolism and various applications in medicine and the food industry.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-31

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