What do carbohydrates usually end in? The simple chemistry of '-ose'
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Most people can recognize a carbohydrate by its sweet taste, but a key giveaway in many of their names is the telltale ending '-ose'. This suffix is a staple in biochemistry, serving as a rapid indicator that a molecule is a saccharide, or sugar. Understanding why carbohydrates usually end in this specific way provides insight into their chemical structure and biological function.
