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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