What is a dextrose sugar?

Dextrose is another name for D-glucose, which is a simple sugar (monosaccharide). It is called dextrose because it rotates plane-polarized light to the right (dextrorotatory). Dextrose is commonly used in IV drips to provide instant energy to patients.   Related Questions: Decide whether sucrose is a disaccharide or monosaccharide. Give a reason. Write the formula … Read more