Glucose as energy source, Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Pentose phosphate pathway, Glycogen breakdown and energetics of glucose
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Glucose is a primary source of energy for the body’s cells. It is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is absorbed into the bloodstream after the digestion of carbohydrates from foods. Here’s how glucose functions as an energy source: Absorption and Transport: After consuming carbohydrates, they are broken down into glucose in the digestive system. Glucose enters the bloodstream, where it is transported to cells throughout the body. Cellular Uptake: Cells take up glucose from the bloodstream via insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin facilitates the entry of glucose into cells, especially muscle and fat cells. Glycolysis: Inside the cell, glucose undergoes glycolysis, a process that breaks it down into pyruvate while producing a small amount of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell.
Author: Baka Sudheer babu, Asst Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, CVSc Hyderabad Jangili Sandeep, MVSc Scholar, Department of Poultry science, CVSc Hyderabad
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930637911
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