The difference between Dextrose and Monosaccharide

When used as nouns, dextrose means the naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule, whereas monosaccharide means a simple sugar such as glucose, fructose or deoxyribose that has a single ring.


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  1. Dextrose as a noun:

    The naturally-occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

  1. Monosaccharide as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A simple sugar such as glucose, fructose or deoxyribose that has a single ring