noun
- A monosaccharide or polysaccharide containing six carbon atoms in its molecular structure.
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry
Examples
- Glucose is a common hexosan found in fruits and honey.
- Fructose and galactose are also examples of hexosans.
- Starch is a polysaccharide made up of hexosan units linked together.
- The hexosan structure allows these sugars to participate in various metabolic pathways.
- Cellulose, another hexosan polymer, is a major component of plant cell walls.