Which of the following statements is true of dextrose?

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Dextrose, also known as glucose, is the most common aldohexose in the human body. It is a simple sugar and the primary source of energy for the body's cells. It is not the sweetest naturally occurring carbohydrate (answer B), nor is it an important constituent of membranes in the nervous system (answer C). It is not stored as protein when consumed in excess (answer D), as excess glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles or converted to fat for long-term energy storage.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Dextrose