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Glucose

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Controlling Blood Glucose Levels

It is important for an organism to keep its blood glucose levels within a small range.

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Too little glucose

  • Glucose is important for respiration.
  • Respiration releases the energy needed by every living cell.
  • If there is not enough glucose, an organism cannot produce enough energy.
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Too much glucose

  • If blood glucose levels are too high, this can have a negative impact on osmosis (movement of water between cells) by affecting concentration gradients.

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