aldohexose

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glucose

a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy

glucosamine

an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides

corn sugar

dextrose made by hydrolysis of cornstarch

dextroglucose, dextrose, grape sugar

an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits

blood glucose, blood sugar

glucose in the bloodstream

Type of:

hexose

a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule

aldose

a monosaccharide sugar that contains the aldehyde group or is hemiacetal