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Glucose can be found in foods like honey. What happens to glucose in the body?

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Answer: Unused glucose is stored mainly in the liver as glycogen.

Explanation: The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and converts them to a type of sugar called glucose. Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells. When the body doesn't need to use glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen. When the body needs a quick boost of energy or when the body isn't getting glucose from food, glycogen is broken down to release glucose into the bloodstream to be used as fuel for the cells.

When the body doesn't need to use glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles.

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