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Why glucose gives energy faster than starch

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Answered by sharikhzeba1
3

Answer:

Once absorbed, glucose molecules travel in the blood to the body's cells where they are used for respiration. The glucose reacts with oxygen, releasing energy. ... Sugary foods and drinks can be quickly broken down to make glucose. This can be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream to provide a short-lasting energy boost.

Explanation:

Answered by Mrdoctor
0
Because glucose is a simple molecule
Glucose
H. OH
H-C-OH
OH-C-H
H-C-OH
H-C-OH
H-C-OH
Breaking glucose is easy as compare to starch which is a chain of glucose molecules attached together
Starch

H. OH
H-C-OH
OH-C-H
H-C-OH
H-C-OH
H-C-OH-H. OH
H-C-OH
OH-C-H
H-C-OH
H-C-OH
- H-C-OH

H. OH
H-C-OH
OH-C-H
H-C-OH
H-C-OH
H-C-OH
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