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Glucose List Properties Functions Monosaccharide 6 Membered Ring Structure

Glucose is a water-soluble monosaccharide with a 6-membered ring structure, serving as a primary respiratory substrate and monomer for polysaccharides.

La glucosa es un monosacárido soluble en agua, con una estructura en anillo de 6 miembros, que sirve como principal sustrato respiratorio y monómero para polisacáridos.

Front List the properties and functions of glucose,
Back Glucose

Properties:
  • Monosaccharide
  • 6-membered ring structure
  • Can be alpha/beta glucose
  • Water soluble

Function:
  • Main respiratory substrate (energy source)
  • Monomer for starch, cellulose and glycogen
  • Product of photosynthesis

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