Fructose

Category: Science & Technology / Biology / Biochemistry

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Fructose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide).

  • It has the same molecular formula as glucose: C₆H₁₂O₆.

  • It is commonly called fruit sugar because it occurs naturally in fruits and honey.

  • Fructose is a structural isomer of glucose.

  • It is metabolised primarily in the liver.

  • Prelims Focus: Monosaccharide, formula and natural sources.