Hexoses are primarily classified by their functional groups: : Contain an aldehyde group ( −CHOnegative cap C cap H cap O ) at the end of the carbon chain.
: Commonly found in fruits and honey; it is sweeter than glucose and follows a different metabolic pathway in the liver. 2. Structural Features Hexoses can shift between two main structural forms:
A Climber's Guide to Carbohydrates: Part I - Climbing Nutrition
Hexoses are primarily classified by their functional groups: : Contain an aldehyde group ( −CHOnegative cap C cap H cap O ) at the end of the carbon chain.
: Commonly found in fruits and honey; it is sweeter than glucose and follows a different metabolic pathway in the liver. 2. Structural Features Hexoses can shift between two main structural forms:
A Climber's Guide to Carbohydrates: Part I - Climbing Nutrition