The difference between Aldotetrose and Tetrose

When used as nouns, aldotetrose means any aldose having four carbon atoms, whereas tetrose means a sugar or saccharide containing four carbon atoms.


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  1. Aldotetrose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    Any aldose having four carbon atoms

  1. Tetrose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A sugar or saccharide containing four carbon atoms.

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