Hexose: meaning, definitions and examples

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hexose

 

[ หˆhษ›ksoสŠs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry

Hexose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) with six carbon atoms in its structure. It plays a crucial role in cellular metabolism and is fundamental for various biological processes, acting as an energy source and a building block for more complex carbohydrates.

Synonyms

monosaccharide, simple sugar, sugar

Examples of usage

  • Glucose is a type of hexose that is vital for energy production in cells.
  • Fructose, often found in fruits, is another common hexose.
  • Hexoses can be found in various polysaccharides, like starch and cellulose.
  • In glycolysis, hexoses are broken down to release energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "hexose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hexose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธเฅ‹เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hexose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heksosa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะบัะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ heksoza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใ‚ญใ‚ฝใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hexose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hexosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heksoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ฅ์†Œ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูŠูƒุณูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heksoza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ heksoza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ญ็ขณ็ณ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ heksoza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hexรณsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะบัะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heksoz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hexosa

Etymology

The term 'hexose' originates from the Greek word 'hex', meaning 'six', and the suffix '-ose', which is commonly used in chemistry to denote sugars. The identification of hexoses can be traced back to the late 19th century, when various sugars were being isolated and characterized by chemists. Indeed, glucose was first isolated by the German chemist Andreas Marggraf in 1747, but the full understanding of its structure and classification alongside other hexoses came later with advancements in organic chemistry. Today, hexoses are not only recognized for their biological significance in living organisms but also play vital roles in various industrial processes, including the production of biofuels and fermentation processes in food production.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,604, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.