What are the isomers in relation to glucose, galactose, and fructose?

1 Answer
Mar 5, 2017

Glucose, galactose, and fructose are monosaccharides that have the same chemical formula but different structural formulas.

Explanation:

Glucose, galactose, and fructose are carbohydrates, and monosaccharides in particular. The isomers glucose, glactose, and fructose all have the same chemical formula, "C"_6"H"_12"O"_2"C6H12O2. They are structural isomers, which means that they have the same formula, but the way the elements are bonded is not the same.

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