Glucose

✔ Biological Energy Source – The main fuel for cellular respiration, producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ✔ Food & Beverage Industry – Used as a sweetener, preservative, and fermentation substrate (e.g., in baking, brewing, and dairy products). ✔ Medical Applications – Administered intravenously (IV) to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and dehydration. ✔ Industrial Uses – Fermentation feedstock for bioethanol, pharmaceuticals, and biochemical production.