Glucose

Glucose (represented in-game using the symbol ) is a compound which serves as a primary source of energy for cells. It is one of the main resources that can be used to generate ATP , the "energy currency" of the cell.

Scientific Background

Glucose is a simple sugar which plays a central role in the energy metabolism of all organisms on Earth. It has the molecular formula C6H12O6, consisting of six carbon atoms, six oxygen atoms, and twelve hydrogen atoms. It can take on either a linear or ring-shaped structure, with the ring-shaped structure primarily consisting of a hexagon made up of carbon and oxygen atoms.