TREE PHYSIOLOGY
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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Question
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what is the formula for glucose?
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C6H12O2
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C12H6O12
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C6H12O6
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C6O2H12
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is a simple sugar with six carbon atoms and one aldehyde group. This monosaccharide has a chemical formula C6H12O6. It is also known as dextrose. It is referred to as aldohexose as it contains 6 carbon atoms and an aldehyde group.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose, galactose, and Fructose all have the same chemical formula (C6H12O6), they differ structurally and stereochemically.
Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose is a group of carbohydrates which is a simple sugar with a chemical formula C6H12O6. It is made of six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group. Therefore, it is referred to as aldohexose. It exists in two forms viz open-chain (acyclic) form or ring (cyclic) form.
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