Glucose

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A simple sugar monosaccharide having two isoforms, alpha and beta, with a chemical structure of C6H12O6 that acts as an energy source for both plants and animals by reacting with oxygen, generating carbon dioxide and water, and releasing energy.

**Synonyms:** - 6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol - DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM - glucose