If glucose. galactose, and fructose all have the same formula, what is the difference about them

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Grace Dunn

Chemistry

17 November, 20:32

If glucose. galactose, and fructose all have the same formula, what is the difference about them

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Vincent Wells · Answer 1

Glucose is blood sugar and is the main source for metabolism. Galactose is half of "milk sugar" (aka lactose). Fructose is "fruit sugar." it is true that all of these are 6 - carbon sugars, but its how they are rearranged. "Shape determines function."