dextroglucose
Definition
Noun: - An isomer of glucose: A specific form of glucose, a simple sugar, that differs in its molecular spatial arrangement. - Found in honey and sweet fruits: This isomer occurs naturally in foods like honey and various sweet-tasting fruits.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Dextroglucose is the primary sugar responsible for the sweetness of ripe grapes.
- The lab analysis confirmed the presence of dextroglucose in the honey sample.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Medical Context: Often used in biochemistry and nutrition to specify this particular form of glucose, as opposed to other isomers.
- The study compared the metabolic rates of dextroglucose and levoglucose.
Variants and Related Words
- D-glucose (n): The systematic chemical name for dextroglucose, indicating its specific three-dimensional structure.
- In biochemical formulas, dextroglucose is often written as D-glucose.
- Dextrose (n): A common commercial and medical name for purified dextroglucose.
- The intravenous solution contained dextrose to provide quick energy.
Synonyms
- Grape sugar: A historical or common name, referring to its natural source.
- Corn sugar: A name derived from its commercial production source.
Noun
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an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits
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