Monosaccharide derivatives in which the aldehyde group has been oxidized to a carboxyl group. They may form lactones (e.g., galactonic acid). Syn: glyconic acids.
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Monosaccharide derivatives in which the aldehyde group has been oxidized to a carboxyl group. They may form lactones (e.g., galactonic acid). Syn: glyconic acids.