Tetroses

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Tetroses are monosaccharides whose carbon skeleton contains 4 carbon atoms. All tetroses have the molecular formula C4H8O4 and differ in the type of carbonyl function. If it is a keto group it is called ketoses, if it is an aldehyde group it is called aldoses.

The phosphoric acid esters of the tetroses play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer