What common substance is made of glucose and gives energy to living organisms?
Category: Science · Difficulty: easy
Hint: It's often found in candy and desserts.
Answer
Carbohydrate
Explanation
Sugar, a carbohydrate, provides energy to cells in living organisms.
This is an easy science riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Carbohydrate.
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