Question

Glucose drip provides which of the following?
(a) Weakness
(b) Strength
(c) Energy
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

Hint: Glucose is one of the most essential biomolecules of living systems, essential for the proper functioning of and maintenance of life.

Complete answer:
Glucose drip is given to the patient to provide instant energy and strength. Glucose is a major biomolecule which provides strength and energy to the body. Usually, patients are given glucose by drip instead of food. It is because the drip directly deposits the glucose into the bloodstream and so the body parts get the glucose within minutes. But when it is given through food, it takes a longer time for the glucose's energy to reach the body parts. Because if it is given as food its energy would reach different parts only after the digestion process. Glucose is a major biomolecule which provides energy and strength to the body. It plays a major role in maintaining one's energy level.

Additional Information:
- Major biological roles of glucose are the following; Glucose forms the immediate source of energy for several metabolic functions and thereby serves as an activator or metabolism.
-So, a constant level of it has to be maintained within the body for normal life activities. In higher animals, glucose is indispensable for the functioning of the brain cells.
- Glucose forms storage products, such as starch in plants and glycogen in animals which serve as rich sources of reserved energy.

So, the correct answer is 'Both (b) and (c)'.

Note:
-Glucose forms the monomeric units or the building blocks of cellulose to support the plant body.
- In the human body, glucose forms an essential constituent of blood. So a proper and constant concentration of blood glucose is necessary for the proper functioning of the body.
- Glucose produced by photosynthesis serves as the primary source of blood and energy for most organisms.