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Is D-glucose the Same as Glucose? Answering a Key Chemical Question

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Approximately 180–220 grams of glucose are produced daily in the liver of an adult. For most practical purposes, when people refer to "glucose," they are referring to D-glucose, the form used by nearly all living organisms. However, the two terms are not technically identical, as the 'D' is a specific chemical descriptor.