The difference between Glucose and Hexose

When used as nouns, glucose means a simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of c6h12o6, whereas hexose means a sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.

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  1. Glucose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

  1. Hexose as a noun (carbohydrate):

    A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.

    Examples:

    "Glucose is a common hexose"

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