Ose: A ose (or monosaccharide) is the monomer of carbohydrates. The oses have at least 3 carbon atoms: they are poly hydroxyaldehydes or poly hydroxyketones. They are not hydrolyzable. They are very soluble in water and generally have a sweetening power. They are distinguished by the length of their carbon chain, as follows:
Trioses: 3-carbon oses, C3H6O3 (glyceraldehyde, dihydroxyacetone)
Tetroses: 4-carbon oses, C4H8O4 (erythrosis, threosis, eryth ...
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