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单词 hexose
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Definition of hexose in English:

hexose

noun ˈhɛksəʊzˈhɛksəʊsˈhɛksoʊs
Chemistry
  • Any of the class of simple sugars whose molecules contain six carbon atoms, such as glucose and fructose. They generally have the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₆.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They have six atoms of carbon in each molecule and are therefore called hexoses.
    • For example, fruit pulp of many species contains the disaccharide sucrose and the hexoses, glucose and fructose.
    • Like fructose, it is a six-carbon atom sugar, or a hexose.
    • The most important monosaccharides are hexoses such as glucose and galactose.
    • These hexoses were taken up and sucrose was synthesized and exported into the hypocotyl.

Origin

Late 19th century: from hexa- 'six' + -ose2.

 
 

Definition of hexose in US English:

hexose

nounˈheksōsˈhɛksoʊs
Chemistry
  • Any of the class of simple sugars whose molecules contain six carbon atoms, such as glucose and fructose. They generally have the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₆.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For example, fruit pulp of many species contains the disaccharide sucrose and the hexoses, glucose and fructose.
    • They have six atoms of carbon in each molecule and are therefore called hexoses.
    • These hexoses were taken up and sucrose was synthesized and exported into the hypocotyl.
    • The most important monosaccharides are hexoses such as glucose and galactose.
    • Like fructose, it is a six-carbon atom sugar, or a hexose.

Origin

Late 19th century: from hexa- ‘six’ + -ose.

 
 
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