How to Differentiate Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose
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Though all share the same chemical formula, C₆H₁₂O₆, glucose, fructose, and galactose have distinct structural and chemical properties. To differentiate glucose, fructose, and galactose, one must analyze their isomerism, carbonyl group placement, and metabolic pathways, all of which vary significantly despite their similar atomic composition.
