Definitions

1. noun

A type of monosaccharide, specifically a hexose sugar that can be produced by the breakdown of ketone bodies.

“The scientist studied the structure of ketohexoses to understand their role in human metabolism.”

2. chemistry

A class of hexoses that contain a ketone group, often found in the metabolism of fatty acids.

“The biochemist analyzed the ketohexose intermediates in the citric acid cycle.”