The difference between Aldohexose and Hexose

When used as nouns, aldohexose means any hexose containing an aldehyde group, whereas hexose means a sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.

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  1. Aldohexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.

  1. Hexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.

    Examples:

    "Glucose is a common hexose"

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