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Which form of energy is especially important for living things? why?​

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glucose; most cells store their energy in glucose

Step-by-step explanation:

Glucose is a type of organic compound made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen molecules. Glucose is produce in the chloroplast through photosynthesis. Glucose is a source of energy during cellular respiration in the mitochondria.

Most cells store their energy in form of glucose. During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down to carbon dioxide, water and ATP energy. ATP is the simplest form of glucose energy.

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