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monosaccharideCarbohydrate that cannot be hydrolysed (split) into smaller carbohydrate units. A monosaccharide with six carbon atoms, such as glucose or fructose, both of which have the molecular formula C6H12O6, is also called a hexose. Those with five and seven carbons are pentoses and heptoses respectively. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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