Glucose is named after a Greek word meaning sugar or sweet. One of the most important compounds to life, glucose was first discovered by Andreas Marggraf in 1747. The structure for glucose was first discovered by Emil Fischer during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Glucose is found in all life forms and is used as a means of storing energy. When it polymerizes, it forms cellulose, which comprises plant structures.
Citation of a publication:
G.M. Brown, H.A. Levy; Science 147, (1965), 1038
Lab name:
Common molecules
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