What are the sources and uses for aldoses and Ketoses?

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What are the sources and uses for aldoses and Ketoses?

I need this question answered as related to biochemistry.

2006-07-13 05:10:27 · 3 answers · asked by aleslie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Aldoses are aldehyde based, while Ketoses are ketones. They normally come from natural sources such as plants as the carry out the photosynthesis that puts the molecule together.

2006-07-13 07:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by piercesk1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Aldoses and ketoses are the two pricipal form of carbohydrates. They are generally sourced from plants and are used as a primary food source, synthesis of polymers etc.

2006-07-13 05:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Glucose/Dextrose is aldose; containing aldehydic fuctional group
Fructose is a Ketose; containing ketonic functional group

2006-07-14 00:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Chinu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋