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Why do cells need glucose?

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Red platelets depend on glucose for energy and convert glucose to lactate. The cerebrum utilizes glucose and ketone bodies for energy. Fat tissue utilizes unsaturated fats and glucose for energy. The liver principally utilizes unsaturated fat oxidation for energy
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Red blood cells rely on glucose for energy and convert glucose to lactate. The brain uses glucose and ketone bodies for energy. Adipose tissue uses fatty acids and glucose for energy. The liver primarily uses fatty acid oxidation for energy. hopes this helps

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