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AAT Bioquest

What are the uses of glucose?

Posted March 12, 2024


Answer

Uses of glucose

  • Treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)
  • As a source of carbohydrate calories in patients who are ill and unable to eat
  • Treatment of hyperkalemia (increased blood potassium levels)
  • Producing energy in living organisms
  • Storing carbohydrates and carbons in a liquid or solid state
  • As a precursor for synthesizing substances
  • To speed up recovery by direct injection into the blood
Additional resources

Biochemistry, Glycolysis

Glucose Standard Curve Calculator