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aldose

 

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Noun aldose has 1 sense
  1. aldose - a monosaccharide sugar that contains the aldehyde group or is hemiacetal
    --1 is a kind of
    monosaccharide, monosaccharose, simple sugar
    --1 has particulars: aldohexose

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Aldose

Definition: An aldose is a type of monosaccharide sugar that contains an aldehyde group (-CHO) as its primary functional group.

Examples:

Noun: In biochemistry, aldose is important as it is a building block for more complex carbohydrates.

"The body metabolizes aldose to produce energy."

Noun: Aldose reductase is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of aldose sugars.

"The inhibition of aldose reductase is being explored as a potential treatment for diabetic complications."

Adjective: Aldose sugars are often used as sweeteners in the food industry.

"The company manufactures various food products with aldose sweeteners."

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