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glucose

glucosa

a simple sugar, \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6, that stores chemical energy.

Example

Plants make glucose during photosynthesis, and your cells break it down for energy.

In Spanish

glucosa — un azúcar simple, \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6, que almacena energía química.

Las plantas producen glucosa en la fotosíntesis, y tus células la descomponen para obtener energía.

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