Glucose and fructose have the same molecular formula, C6H12O6, but different structures. They are therefore
- A. isomers
- B. polymers
- C. isotopes
- D. identical sugars
Explanation
Isomers share a molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of their atoms, and here glucose carries an aldehyde group while fructose carries a ketone group, which is why only glucose forms a six membered ring. The difference in structure gives a different taste and a different metabolic route despite the identical formula. Isotopes are forms of one element differing in neutron number.
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