hexoosiksi
Hexoosiksi is a term that refers to a class of monosaccharides, which are simple sugars, containing six carbon atoms. These six-carbon sugars are also known as hexoses. The general chemical formula for a hexose is C6H12O6.
The most common and biologically significant hexoses are glucose, fructose, and galactose. Glucose is a fundamental
Hexoses can exist in linear or cyclic (ring) forms. In aqueous solutions, hexoses tend to form cyclic
The breakdown of hexoses through processes like cellular respiration releases energy that cells can use to