1
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number of carbon atoms
A
6 carbon atoms.
2
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Number of saccharide units
A
Glucose is a monosaccharide.
3
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location of carbonyl functional group
A
on the first carbon (C1).
4
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reducing property
A
Glucose exhibits reducing properties.
5
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Physiology
A
Glucose is a primary source of energy in organisms.
6
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Polarity
A
Glucose is a polar molecule.
7
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Sweetness compared to sucrose
A
Glucose is less sweet than sucrose.
8
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Glycolytic end product (Aerobic):
A
In aerobic conditions, glucose’s end product is pyruvate.
9
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Glycolytic end product (Anaerobic):
A
In anaerobic conditions, glucose’s end product is lactate or lactic acid.
10
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Net ATP yield per glucose per glycolysis:
A
The net ATP yield from glycolysis is 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
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