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Hexose sugars all contain six carbon atoms. They possess either a [[Ketone|ketone ]] | Hexose sugars all contain six [[Carbon|carbon]] [[Atom|atoms]]. They possess either a [[Ketone|ketone or]] [[Aldehyde|aldehyde]] group, dividing hexoses into [[Aldose|aldoses]], like [[Glucose|glucose]], and ketoses, like [[Fructose|fructose]]<ref>FAO Coprorate Document Repository. Carbohydrates. 2016 [cited 17/10/16] available from: http://www.fao.org/docrep/X5738E/x5738e06.htm</ref>. | ||
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Hexose sugars all contain six carbon atoms. They possess either a ketone or aldehyde group, dividing hexoses into aldoses, like glucose, and ketoses, like fructose[1].
References
- ↑ FAO Coprorate Document Repository. Carbohydrates. 2016 [cited 17/10/16] available from: http://www.fao.org/docrep/X5738E/x5738e06.htm