amidohexose

/ˌæmɪˈdoʊksəʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sugar found in some glycoproteins.

“The scientist studied the amidohexose compounds in the glycoproteins to understand their functions.”

2. noun

A hexose that has an amido group attached.

“The chemical reaction involved the conversion of a hexose to an amidohexose molecule.”

Synonyms

  • hexose
  • sugar

Antonyms

  • acid