How is starch broken down to glucose prior to glycosis?
Starches are broken down into simple sugars that are absorbed into the bloodstream. As the sugar level rises, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin, which moves sugar from the blood into the cells, where it can be used as a source of energy.
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