A toxic substance has been found to inhibit glucose transport into mammalian cells. If this substance is administered to a hamster, the likely cause of death would be a lack of ____ production.

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Glucose is a primary source of energy for mammalian cells, and its transport into cells is crucial for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through cellular respiration. If glucose transport is inhibited, cells would not be able to produce sufficient ATP, leading to energy depletion and potentially causing death.

A Toxic Substance Has Been Found to Inhibit Glucose Transport