The difference between Aldohexose and Idose

When used as nouns, aldohexose means any hexose containing an aldehyde group, whereas idose means the aldohexose 6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol.

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  1. Aldohexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.

  1. Idose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    The aldohexose 6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol

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