The difference between Aldopentose and Ketopentose

When used as nouns, aldopentose means a pentose that is also an aldose, whereas ketopentose means a pentose that is also a ketose.


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  1. Aldopentose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A pentose that is also an aldose.

  1. Ketopentose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A pentose that is also a ketose.

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