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a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule

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Definitions

  1. n. a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule
  2. Any member of a group of sugars containing six carbon atoms in the molecule. Some are widely distributed in nature, esp. in ripe fruits.
  3. Any member of a group of sugars containing six carbon atoms inthe molecule. Some are widely distributed in nature, esp. in ripefruits.
  4. n a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per molecule