| Monosaccharide Expression | |
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There are 15 aldoses and 7 ketoses, as derived from
their most simple three-carbon representatatives. Those expressed in nature are italicized. Often
N-Acetylated, or Acid or Alchohol variations are expressed as well, most notable N-acetylated- Galctose and
Glucose, and Glucuronic acid. | |
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Aldoses: |
Ketoses:
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