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What is xylose?

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11y ago
Updated: 5/21/2024

Xylose is a white crysalline sugar, derived from wood.

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What is the heat capacity of xylose?

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There are 5 atoms of carbon in a xylose molecule.


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A xyloside is a glycoside of xylose.


What is a xyloketal?

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Is xylose aldose or ketose?

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What liquid begins with the letter x?

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Is xylose a mixture?

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What is an example of monosacharids?

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Glucose (dextrose), Fructose (levulose), Galactose, xylose and ribose


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