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== Triose == | |||
A '''triose''' is a type of [[monosaccharide]] that contains three [[carbon]] atoms. The general chemical formula for a triose is C_H_O_. Trioses are the simplest form of [[carbohydrates]] and play a crucial role in [[metabolism]]. | |||
== Types of Trioses == | |||
There are two main types of trioses, which are classified based on the functional group present: | |||
* '''Aldotriose''': This type of triose contains an [[aldehyde]] group. The most common aldotriose is [[glyceraldehyde]]. | |||
* '''Ketotriose''': This type of triose contains a [[ketone]] group. The most common ketotriose is [[dihydroxyacetone]]. | |||
== Structure == | |||
Trioses have a simple structure with three carbon atoms. In the case of glyceraldehyde, the structure is: | |||
* CH_OH-CHOH-CHO | |||
For dihydroxyacetone, the structure is: | |||
* CH_OH-CO-CH_OH | |||
== Role in Metabolism == | |||
Trioses are important intermediates in several metabolic pathways. They are involved in: | |||
* '''[[Glycolysis]]''': During glycolysis, glucose is broken down into two molecules of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, a triose phosphate. | |||
* '''[[Calvin Cycle]]''': In the Calvin cycle, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is one of the products of the light-independent reactions in [[photosynthesis]]. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Monosaccharide]] | |||
* [[Glycolysis]] | |||
* [[Calvin Cycle]] | |||
* [[Carbohydrate]] | |||
{{Carbohydrates}} | |||
[[Category:Monosaccharides]] | |||
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Triose[edit]
A triose is a type of monosaccharide that contains three carbon atoms. The general chemical formula for a triose is C_H_O_. Trioses are the simplest form of carbohydrates and play a crucial role in metabolism.
Types of Trioses[edit]
There are two main types of trioses, which are classified based on the functional group present:
- Aldotriose: This type of triose contains an aldehyde group. The most common aldotriose is glyceraldehyde.
- Ketotriose: This type of triose contains a ketone group. The most common ketotriose is dihydroxyacetone.
Structure[edit]
Trioses have a simple structure with three carbon atoms. In the case of glyceraldehyde, the structure is:
- CH_OH-CHOH-CHO
For dihydroxyacetone, the structure is:
- CH_OH-CO-CH_OH
Role in Metabolism[edit]
Trioses are important intermediates in several metabolic pathways. They are involved in:
- Glycolysis: During glycolysis, glucose is broken down into two molecules of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, a triose phosphate.
- Calvin Cycle: In the Calvin cycle, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is one of the products of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis.
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