The difference between Aldohexose and Ketohexose

When used as nouns, aldohexose means any hexose containing an aldehyde group, whereas ketohexose means any hexose containing a ketone group.

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  1. Aldohexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.

  1. Ketohexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    Any hexose containing a ketone group.

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