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Glucose structures

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The molecular formula of glucose is C6H12O6.

The structure of the glucose molecule can be either a linear or a ring arrangement.

In this animation, this symbol will represent a glucose molecule.

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Published: 18 March 2011Updated: 28 March 2017
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