The difference between Aldohexose and Dextrose

When used as nouns, aldohexose means any hexose containing an aldehyde group, whereas dextrose means the naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.


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  1. Aldohexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.

  1. Dextrose as a noun:

    The naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.