What is another word for ketose?
Pronunciation: [kˈɛtə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Ketose is a type of sugar molecule that contains a ketone functional group. There are a few different synonyms that can be used to describe ketose molecules. Some of these include keto sugar, ketonic sugar, and ketohexose (if it's a six-carbon molecule). In addition, ketoses can also be referred to simply as ketones. This term is often used more broadly to refer to any molecule that contains a carbonyl group, but it can still be used to describe ketose sugars specifically. Lastly, some researchers may use the term "keto-aldehyde" to describe ketoses, as they are similar in structure to aldehydes due to their carbonyl group.
