Duluth Labs Molecule of the Week (MOTW)
It's Sugarcoated!
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It is simply how energy is stored and transported in biological systems.
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It contains five hydroxyl groups, a carbonyl group and an aldehyde group.
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It can be displayed in an open chain form and also in a cyclic form.
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Oh Sweet Tooth!
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It is extracted from a plant
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It can be used as a flavoring agent in food, beverages and pharmaceuticals
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Very sweet in smell
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