Hexosediphosphoric

/ˌhɛksəʊsˌdaɪˈfɒsfɔːrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to a hexose sugar molecule bonded to two phosphate groups.

Etymology

From hexose (six-carbon sugar) + di- (two) + phosphoric (containing phosphate). This technical term emerged in biochemistry to describe specific phosphorylated sugar intermediates.

Kelly Says

Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate is a hexosediphosphoric compound that's absolutely central to glycolysis—the metabolic pathway that converts sugar to energy—making this compound one of the most chemically important substances in your cells.

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