GlucoseGreen

Image Citation-
http://nikas-culinaria.com/2007/04/21/second-meal-effect/ (Nikas Culineria)

Type of Chemical-
Carbohydrate

Effects of Too Much or Too Little-
Glucose is often called “blood sugar.” Too much of it or too little of it is hazardous to one’s health and can cause diseases like Hypoglycemia or Hyperglycemia.

Human System Most Affected-
Blood Sugar

Foods That Contain This Chemical-
A lot of fruits, fruit juices, and soda contains large amounts of glucose.

Chemical Formula-
C6H12O6

Chemical Reactions In The Body-
Glycolysis, The formation of Acetyl Coenzyme A, Krebs cycle reactions, and Electron transport chain reactions are all apart of Glucose Catobolism. They all take place within the body.

http://www1.fccj.edu/sspring/metabolism1.htm (Dr. Sharon Spring’s Home Page)

http://www.faqs.org/health/Sick-V2/Hypoglycemia.html (Free Health Encyclopedia)