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Definition: Glyceraldehydes are simple sugars or monosaccharides that may exist in two enantiomeric forms, namely, D-glyceraldehyde and L-glyceraldehyde. They are the simplest aldoses, consisting of a three-carbon chain with a carbonyl group (aldehyde) and three hydroxyl groups.

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1. The oxidation of glyceraldehydes can yield glyceric acid.
2. D-glyceraldehyde is a key molecule in the metabolism of glucose.
3. To understand the stereochemistry of sugars, it is essential to consider both D- and L-glyceraldehyde.

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