The difference between Aldohexose and Galactose

When used as nouns, aldohexose means any hexose containing an aldehyde group, whereas galactose means a monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.


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  1. Aldohexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.

  1. Galactose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.