Discovery
Glucose was first discovered by Andreas Marggraf in 1747. Since glucose is a sugar, which is very sweet, the name glucose comes from the Greek "glycos" which means sweet. Glucose is a monosaccharide, meaning it is able to help form more complex carbohydrates called polysaccharides.
Diabetes
Glucose is extremely important in the function of most living things. In humans if not enough glucose is in the blood, the person can show various symptoms ranging from hunger to severe muscle fatigue. A normal glucose level is 65-110 mg per mL. Although the glucose levels fluctuate especially after eating foods high is sugar. People with diseases like diabetes can experience higher glucose levels. Diabetes is a serious condition that can cause mild symptoms like dizziness, extreme thirst, drowsiness, to more serious symptoms like severe weight loss. This can cause a person go into a coma or even cause death.
Photosynthesis
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6CO2 + 6H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6O2
This chemical reaction is how glucose is made in a plant cell.
The production of glucose occurs naturally in plants and in humans. Plants synthesize glucose through the process of photosynthesis (diagram below). Water, carbon dioxide, and light react with in the plant cells to produce glucose. The glucose produced is used for energy to carryout the regular plant processes.
This chemical reaction is how glucose is made in a plant cell.
The production of glucose occurs naturally in plants and in humans. Plants synthesize glucose through the process of photosynthesis (diagram below). Water, carbon dioxide, and light react with in the plant cells to produce glucose. The glucose produced is used for energy to carryout the regular plant processes.
In Humans
Humans obtain glucose from the food they eat. The food is broken down in the digestive system into mono/polysaccharides including glucose. Glucose is then stored in the liver and in the bloodstream so the glucose can be constantly used for energy that they body needs to function.
Glycolysis
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Glycolysis is the break down of glucose to extract the energy stored in the molecule, and is used for cellular respiration. The end product is ATP which is energy used by life to function properly.
Facts
Melting point: 146 degrees Celcius
Formula: C6H12O6
Flammable?: In certain forms (i.e. powder)
Formula: C6H12O6
Flammable?: In certain forms (i.e. powder)