Hexose

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Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆

Structure: It’s a stereoisomer of glucose, specifically a C-3 epimer, meaning it differs from glucose only at the third carbon atom.

<p>Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆</p><p>Structure: It’s a stereoisomer of glucose, specifically a C-3 epimer, meaning it differs from glucose only at the third carbon atom.</p>
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ALTROSE

an uncommon hexose with limited natural occurrence

<p>an uncommon hexose with limited natural occurrence</p>
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GLUCOSE

the primary energy source for most cells.

<p>the primary energy source for most cells.</p><p></p>
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MANNOSE

important for glycoprotein synthesis and immune recognition.

<p>important for glycoprotein synthesis and immune recognition.</p><p></p>
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GuLOSE

a rare sugar occasionally found in bacterial polysaccharides

<p>a rare sugar occasionally found in bacterial polysaccharides</p>
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IDOSE

a hexose not commonly found free in nature but part of uronic acids

<p>a hexose not commonly found free in nature but part of uronic acids</p>
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GALACTASE

part of lactose (milk sugar), converted into glucose in the body.

<p>part of lactose (milk sugar), converted into glucose in the body.</p>
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TALinOSE

a rare hexose related to glucose, found in certain natural products.

<p>a rare hexose related to glucose, found in certain natural products.</p>