glucose

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡluːkoʊz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡlukoʊs/

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Noun

Singular glucose

Plural none

1. Glucose is a type of monosaccharide (sugar) found in plants and animals, formula C₆H₁₂O₆.

   Glucose is main source of energy for the body.

Types of sugar

Monosaccharides (C6H12O6) — glucose • fructose • galactose Disaccharides (C12H22O11) — maltose • sucrose • lactose Polysaccharides — starch • cellulose • glycogen