glucose
Pronunciación: [ˈɡluːkoʊs]
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Contexto: «biochemistry»
(noun) a type of sugar that is a key source of energy for our bodies. Glucose comes from the food we eat and helps keep us active. It's important for living things to function well.
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After eating fruits, my body absorbs glucose, which gives me energy.
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Without glucose, my body feels tired and low on energy.
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How does glucose help our bodies stay strong?
Contexto: «food science»
(noun) a sweet substance found in many foods that tastes good and can be used to make other foods. It helps to make things like candy taste sweet.
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The cake was delicious because it had a lot of glucose in it.
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The bread didn’t taste sweet because it didn’t have enough glucose.
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Which foods are high in glucose?
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