fructose-6-phosphate

noun

fructose-6-phos·​phate -ˈfäs-ˌfāt How to pronounce fructose-6-phosphate (audio)
: a phosphate of fructose C6H13O9P that is formed as an intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism and can be reversibly converted to glucose-6-phosphate

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“Fructose-6-phosphate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fructose-6-phosphate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2023.

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