glucose

German: Glukose
Japanese: グルコース

Biochemistry. Monosaccharide with the chemical formula C6H12O6, the major energy source for living organisms and the product of photosynthesis. The glucose level in the blood is regulated by the hormones insulin and adrenaline. Excess glucose is converted to glycogen and stored in the liver and muscles or converted into body fat.

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