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A monosaccharide that circulates in the bloodstream and serves as the body's source of energy
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Carbohydrate
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Glusoce
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Galactose
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Glycogen
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Glucose is a monosaccharide that circulates in the bloodstream and serves as the body's source of energy. It is the primary fuel for cellular respiration and is required for various metabolic processes in the body. Glucose is easily transported across cell membranes and can be readily metabolized to produce ATP, the energy currency of cells. It is derived from the breakdown of carbohydrates in the diet and is stored in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles.