Definitions

1. noun

A monosaccharide sugar found in many fruits and honey, used as a sweetener and in the production of high-fructose corn syrup.

“The label on the food product listed fructose as one of its main ingredients.”

2. chemistry

A monosaccharide sugar derived from sucrose, glucose, or starch.

“The chemist studied the molecular structure of fructose and its role in metabolic processes.”

3. biology

A simple sugar that is an important energy source for many organisms, particularly in the breakdown of carbohydrates.

“In cellular respiration, fructose is converted into ATP, providing energy for the cell.”