Definition of "hexoses" [hexoses]

• Plural form of hexose. (noun)

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• "Oldendorf, W.H. Brain uptake of radiolabeled amino acids, amines, and hexoses after arterial injection."
• "Yeasts have many convenient characteristics, such as the ability to use a wide variety of substrates such as hexoses, pentoses, and hydrocarbons (8; 9); susceptibility to induced and genetic variation (10), ability to flocculate"
• "Cellulose-containing raw materials should contain 50-60 percent hydrolyzable polysaccharides, preferably high in hexoses so that a 4050 percent yield of fermentable sugars can be attained."