biomolecule.glucose

Parent Name: Dahlia Malesevic

Name of molecule: Glucose

Date of adoption: 9/24/10

• Carbon• Hydrogen• Oxygen

• Formula: C6H1206

• Monosaccharide

(Simple Sugars)

• *Glucose is a source of energy

(cellular respiration)

• Carbonyl Group /Aldehyde (Aldose).

• Glucose is an Aldohexose.

• Carbohydrate- Organic

(contains carbon).

Carbohydrates;• Produces Sucrose &

Glucose• Source of energy• Certain structural

functions (cell & tissue)• Supplies carbon for

synthesis of other compounds

• Assists in the process of metabolism

• Commonly used as sweeter/preservative.• Indirectly provides energy for cells. • Product of photosynthesis and cellular

respiration. • When Glucose is broken down it enables ATP

to be formed.

• I would make a good parent for Glucose because we would work off each other; I would raise and support Glucose, while Glucose would fuel me with energy to be able to get through my long & busy days.

• Glucose is also able to effectively aid in the metabolic processes, which would be extraordinary for my family and I- keeping us lean and healthy.

• Our lifestyles would compliment each other since food exp. (carbs) are a big aspect of my life.