hexose meaning

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hexose (noun): a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule.

Definition of hexose

  1. a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule

    Type of: monosaccharide

    Kinds: aldohexose, ketohexose

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in SE · 6-letter words

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