Glucose, c6h12o6, is used as an energy source by the human body. the overall reaction in the body is described by the equation

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Camilla George

31 May, 01:16

Glucose, c6h12o6, is used as an energy source by the human body. the overall reaction in the body is described by the equation

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Diego Gross · Answer 1

Glucose is carbohydrate and a simple sugar that is very important to the human body.

Energy is produced for the cells in the body through the process of metabolism which oxidizes glucose to water, carbon dioxide, and some nitrogen compounds.

The general chemical reaction equation for metabolism is:

C6H12O6 + 6O2 - - - > 6CO2 + 6H2O