Download - 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.