LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
C6H12O6 is the formula for which sugar?
A
glucose
B
frucotose
C
maltose
D
sucrose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is a sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6. Glucose is overall the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6.

Detailed explanation-4: -2: Glucose, galactose, and fructose are all hexoses. They are structural isomers, meaning they have the same chemical formula (C6H12O6) but a different arrangement of atoms.

Detailed explanation-5: -Glucose is a simple sugar monosaccharide having two isoforms, alpha and beta, with a chemical structure of C6H12O6 that acts as an energy source for both plants and animals by reacting with oxygen, generating carbon dioxide and water, and releasing energy.

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