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Tetroses are monosaccharides whose carbon skeleton contains 4 carbon atoms. All tetroses have the molecular formula C4H8O4 and differ in the type of carbonyl function. If it is a keto group it is called ketoses, if it is an aldehyde group it is called aldoses.
The phosphoric acid esters of the tetroses play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer