Glucose
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡluː.kəʊz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glucose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆; a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆; a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.
Word Forms
- glucoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbohydrate, hypoglycaemia, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, sugar, sucre.
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