Interpretation: The natural source of glucose is to be explained.
Concept introduction: The process through which plants convert energy from the sun, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen is called photosynthesis.
Answer to Problem 9LC
Glucose can be naturally found in plants as a product of photosynthesis and in animals as a product of glycogen.
Explanation of Solution
As a product of photosynthesis, glucose may be found naturally occurring in plants. This is because glucose provides an energy source for plants. The breakdown of glycogen in animals results in the production of glucose as a product. Glucose may also be found naturally in animals.
Glucose can be naturally found in plants as a product of photosynthesis and in animals as a product of glycogen.
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