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The body needs to store glucose as a polysaccharide because if it is store as single molecules of glucose (non-phosphorylated), it will leave the cells and be sent out of the body via kidneys. So the cell can either store glucose as Glucose-6-phosphate or polysaccharide. If G6P is stored inside cells, it will readily be degraded via the glycolysis pathway. So putting it in a polysaccharide prevents 1.) removal from body and 2.) rapid metabolism of glucose.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoAll Cells are capable of performing this standard biochemical process.
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∙ 12y agoGlucose is 'put into storage' [in Cells] in the form of glycogen. Glycogen consists of glucose monomers and is used for the concentrated storage and quick release of glucose.
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∙ 11y agogluconeogenesis or glucogenesis same thing.
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∙ 13y agothey need it so they can give you energy
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∙ 12y agoTo build and repair cell wall :)
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∙ 11y agoIn the process of glycogenesis.
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Why do your cells need glucose?
cellls need glucose to get energy
How do your cells get oxygen glucose and the raw materials that they need to respire?
Your cells get oxygen and glucose through protein channels located on their cell membrane the phospholipid bilayer surrounding a cell.
Is glucose found in both plant cells and animal cells?
Plants produce glucose by a process called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis uses water, carbon dioxide, and solar energy to build up glucose, which the plant stores in the form of long chains of starch.
Why do red blood cells need glucose?
Red blood cells don't have mitochondria, so their only energy option is glycolysis.
What is the role of glucose in cells?
Glucose is an essential component and a carbohydrate source that facilitates the growth of cells.
Why do your cells need glucose?
cellls need glucose to get energy
How do we get the glucose we need to power our cell?
How do we get the glucose we need to power our cells?
Why do the sells need glucose?
Glucose provide the energy the cells need to work.
What organ does not need insulin?
Every organ is made up of many cells and each of these cells need glucose for the provision of energy. Glucose molecules cannot enter the cells however unless they are each joined with a molecule of insulin. This is why the blood glucose is raised with diabetes. No insulin, then no glucose entering the cells. Hope this helps.
What effect does glucose give you?
Glucose is the sugar that the mitochronia need to produce energy for the cells.
Why is the retina dependent on glucose?
The cells of the retina need glucose to get energy through a process called cellular respiration. Without glucose to the cells of the retina you can't see and the cells of the retina can't function.
What is the name of the food molecule you need for your cells to respire?
Glucose.
Why do your cells need a constant supply of glucose?
Cellular Respiration
Plant cells need energy in glucose that is released by?
Respiration
What do cells need if they do not have immediate energy needs they convert glucose to?
glycogen
How does glucose travel from the digestion system to the cells that need it?
It is carried in the blood.
Why do plant cells need energy from the sun?
Plants need energy from the sun for food, they do this through photosynthesis which is the cells of the leaves (palisade cells, and inside those, chloroplasts), gathering the suns energy and changing it into glucose. the plant can then use this glucose for food. :)
