The oxidation of glucose provides the principal source of energy for animal cells. Assume the reactants are glucose [C₆H₁₂O₆(s)] and oxygen [O₂(g). The products are CO₂(g) and H₂O .During a day an average person consumes about 150 kJ of energy per kg of body mass. Assuming glucose the sole source of energy, estimate the mass (grams) of glucose required daily to sustain a person of 57 kg.

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