Glucose is a type of simple sugar molecule, also known as a monosaccharide. 葡萄糖是一种简单的糖分子，也被称为单糖。

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It is one of the essential sources of energy in life and is widely present in our daily foods.它是生命中非常重要的能量来源之一，广泛存在于我们日常食物中。

Glucose molecules are the basic units that make up carbohydrates, and they release energy in our bodies through the process of digestion.葡萄糖分子是构成碳水化合物的基本单元，它们通过消化作用在我们的身体中释放能量。

The process by which glucose is produced is photosynthesis.葡萄糖产生的原理是光合作用。

In photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to synthesize glucose and oxygen with the help of chlorophyll. 在光合作用中，植物使用阳光、水和二氧化碳，通过叶绿素的帮助，将它们合成葡萄糖和氧气。

This is why plants are the primary source of glucose, while humans and other animals obtain glucose through the consumption of food.这就是为什么植物是葡萄糖的主要来源，而人类和其他动物则通过食物来获取葡萄糖。

Glucose plays a crucial role in our bodies. 葡萄糖在我们身体中扮演着至关重要的角色。

It serves as a primary source of energy, providing the energy needed for movement, thinking, and overall survival. 它是我们的主要能源来源，为身体提供运动、思考和生存所需的能量。

Glucose also affects blood sugar levels, and maintaining proper blood sugar levels is crucial for the normal physiological functions of our bodies.

葡萄糖还可以影响血糖水平，我们的身体需要保持适当的血糖水平，以维持正常的生理功能。However, while glucose is beneficial for the body, excessive intake can lead to issues. 然而，尽管葡萄糖对身体有益，过量的摄入也可能会导致问题。

If we consume too much glucose, the body stores it as fat, potentially causing weight gain and obesity. 如果我们摄取过多的葡萄糖，身体会将其储存为脂肪，可能导致体重增加和肥胖。

Additionally, prolonged high blood sugar levels may increase the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes.另外，长期高血糖可能会增加患上糖尿病等慢性疾病的风险。

生词

monosaccharide（单糖）

essential（重要的）

widely（广泛的）

molecules（分子）

carbohydrates（碳水化合物）

digestion（消化）

photosynthesis（光合作用）

chlorophyll（叶绿素）

consumption（消费）

physiological（生理的）

excessive（过多的）

intake（摄入）

potentially（潜在的）

obesity（肥胖）

chronic（慢性的