Hexose
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhɛk.səʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hexose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.
Word Forms
- hexoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hexaose, monohexose, octose, pentose, decose, ketose.
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