ketoses

Example:Unlike ketoses which are sweet and energy-rich, deoxyribose is a component of DNA and does not play a role in immediate energy metabolism.

Definition:A pentose sugar that does not contain hydroxyl groups at the 2 and 3 positions, serving as a component of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Example:Glucose is a common sugar, whereas ketoses are a specific type of sugar often found in the metabolism of amino acids.

Definition:A simple hexose sugar that is a major source of energy in living organisms, often circulating in the blood.