Glucose Molecule Chemical Structure

Glucose is a simple sugar that is arguably the most important carbohydrate for multi-celled organisms on our planet. Its importance to cellular respiration cannot be overstated. It also forms the basic building block of disaccharides such as lactose and sucrose and complex glucose polymers (polysaccharides) such as glycogen, starch and cellulose and is involved in a wide variety chemical pathways and reactions.

You can also build similar models in the Orbit style with our 68799W Glucose Molecule Structure Models Kit.

Or, you can build any 6 carbon sugar ring with our AtoMag™ magnetic molecular model. Quickly change the position of any oxygen atom to show different structural isomers; magnetic hydrogens are optional. If you buy two, you can build any disaccharide.

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