Glucose, which is a sugar, is made of 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms. Glucose is a _________.

a. solution
b. element
c. compound

Respuesta :

Compound because its made up of more than one element.

Answer: Compound

Explanation:

Compound can be defined as the substance which is made of more than two types of elements.

Glucose consists of sugar, carbon atoms, oxygen, and hence glucose can be considered as compound.

More than two elements held by chemical bonds makes a compound. Glucose is broken down during the process of cellular respiration to break the bonds and release energy to be used by the body.