Carbohydrate Structure: Triose to Hexose Key Facts and Examples

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How many carbons are in a triose?

3 carbons.

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What is the molecular formula for a triose?

C3H6O3.

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How many carbons are in a tetrose?

4 carbons.

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What is the molecular formula for a tetrose?

C4H8O4.

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How many carbons are in a pentose?

5 carbons.

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What is the molecular formula for a pentose?

C5H10O5.

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How many carbons are in a hexose?

6 carbons.

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What is the molecular formula for a hexose?

C6H12O6.

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What are examples of pentoses?

Arabinose, xylose, and ribose.

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What are examples of hexoses?

Glucose, fructose, galactose, and mannose.

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What are the two chemical series of monosaccharides?

Aldehydes and ketones.

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What is the difference between pentoses and hexoses?

Pentoses contain 5 carbons; hexoses contain 6.