3.) At the end of 2009, global population was about 6.8 billion people. What mass of glucose (C6H12O6) in kg would be needed to provide 1500 Cal/person/day of nourishment to the global population for one year? Assume that glucose is metabolized entirely to CO2 and H20(1).

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3.) At the end of 2009, global population was about 6.8 billion people. What mass of glucose
(CsH12O6) in kg would be needed to provide 1500 Cal/person/day of nourishment to the
global population for one year? Assume that glucose is metabolized entirely to CO2 and
H2O(1).
Transcribed Image Text:3.) At the end of 2009, global population was about 6.8 billion people. What mass of glucose (CsH12O6) in kg would be needed to provide 1500 Cal/person/day of nourishment to the global population for one year? Assume that glucose is metabolized entirely to CO2 and H2O(1).
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