Look up: hexose

1. hexose
   [n] - a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule
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2. hexose
   sugars which contain six carbon atoms. Glucose and fructose are hexoses Category: agriculture, fisheries, forestry - food processing industries
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3. hexose
   Monosaccharide containing six carbon atoms, eg. glucose, galactose, mannose.
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4. Hexose
   Hex'ose noun [ Hexa- + - ose .] (Chemistry) Any member of a group of sugars containing six carbon atoms in the molecule. Some are widely distributed in nature, esp. in ripe fruits.
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5. hexose
   Monosaccharide containing six carbon atoms, for example glucose, galactose, mannose. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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6. hexose
   (hek´sōs) a monosaccharide containing six carbon atoms in a molecule. hexose monophosphate an ester of glucose with phosphoric acid that aids in the absorption of sugars and is important in carbohydrate metabolism.
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7. Hexose
   • (n.) Any member of a group of sugars containing six carbon atoms in the molecule. Some are widely distributed in nature, esp. in ripe fruits.
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8. hexose
   Type: Term Pronunciation: hek′sōs Definitions: 1. A monosaccharide containing six carbon atoms in the molecule (C₆H₁₂O₆); d-glucose is the principal hexose in nature.
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9. Hexose
   In organic chemistry, a `hexose` is a monosaccharide with six carbon atoms, having the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₆. Hexoses are classified by functional group, with `aldohexoses` having an aldehyde at position 1, and `ketohexoses` having a ketone at po...
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