Triose
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɹaɪoʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Triose is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.
Word Forms
- trioses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trihexose, ketotriose, trisaccharide, globotriose, tetrose, triulose.
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