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Novay_Z [31]
3 years ago
12

What is the function of glucose in the human body

Biology
1 answer:
NemiM [27]3 years ago
5 0
Energy is required for the normal functioning of the organs in the body<span>. Many tissues can also use fat or protein as an energy source but others, such as the brain and red blood cells, can only use </span>glucose<span>. </span>Glucose<span> is stored in the </span>body<span> as glycogen. The liver is an important storage site for glycogen.</span>
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