fructose

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfrʌk.təʊz/ or /ˈfrʊk.təʊz/
(US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfrʌk.toʊs/ or /ˈfrʊk.toʊs/ or /ˈfruk.toʊs/
Audio (UK) (file)

Noun

Singular
fructose

Plural
none

Fructose is a type of monosaccharide (sugar), formula C₆H₁₂O₆.

Types of sugar

Monosaccharides (C₆H₁₂O₆) — glucose • fructose • galactose

Disaccharides (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) — maltose • sucrose • lactose

Polysaccharides — starch • cellulose • glycogen

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