BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 31, Problem 5SA
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The blood sugar is referred to as the amount of sugar present in the blood. The main source of sugar present in the blood is the food that an individual consumes during the day. The high level of sugar in blood results in a disease known as diabetes.
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