ketohexose
IPA: kˈitoʊhɛksoʊs
noun
- (biochemistry) Any hexose containing a ketone group.
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Examples of "ketohexose" in Sentences
- A ketohexose is a type of sugar that contains six carbon atoms and a ketone functional group
- Fructose is a well-known example of a ketohexose often found in fruits
- The metabolic pathways involving ketohexoses play a crucial role in cellular energy production
- Researchers are studying how ketohexoses impact human health and metabolism
- Unlike other sugars, ketohexoses can undergo unique isomerization processes in the body
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