Glucose Is the Most Commonly Used Energy Source by Human

question 4

Multiple Choice

Glucose is the most commonly used energy source by human cells because

• A) this is the largest macromolecule available to cells for energy production.
• B) this monosaccharide yields the most energy of all macromolecules.
• C) fats and proteins yield too much energy for the cells to process.
• D) glucose is generally the most readily available substrate, derived from food or glycogen.
• E) no other macromolecule can be broken down enzymatically by cells to release energy.

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