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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Why do we get instant energy from glucose?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
It is directly absorbed into the bloodstream and into all the cells. Once inside, the glucose undergoes oxidation that results in the release of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), a high-energy molecule that provides energy for the cell. This is why we get instant energy from glucose.