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.