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A triose is a monosaccharide containing three carbon atoms. There are only two trioses, an aldotriose (glyceraldehyde) and a ketotriose (dihydroxyacetone). Trioses are important in respiration.

See also


Triose | Τριόζη | Triosa | Triozo | Triose | Trioza

Monosaccharides

 

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