The difference between Dextrose and Hexose

When used as nouns, dextrose means the naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule, whereas hexose means a sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.


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  1. Dextrose as a noun:

    The naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

  1. Hexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.

    Examples:

    "Glucose is a common hexose"