D-glucose and D-fructose: Understanding Their Isomeric Relationship
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As constitutional isomers, D-glucose and D-fructose share the same chemical formula ($C_6H_{12}O_6$), but are differentiated by their functional groups. This structural distinction is the basis of their unique biochemical roles, affecting everything from how the body metabolizes them to their characteristic sweetness and ring structures.
