noun
Meaning 1
A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: blood sugar, corn sugar, grape sugar
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: aldohexose, hexose, monosaccharide, saccharide, carbohydrate