Formulas. The molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6. This means that there are 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms bonded together to make one molecule of glucose.

What are the two types of glucose?

Glucose occurs naturally in two distinct types of molecular arrangements known as L-glucose and D-glucose isomers. These glucose isomers both contain identical molecules but are arranged in a mirror reflection of each other.

What is the difference between α glucose and β glucose?

The main difference between alpha and beta glucose is that the –OH group attached to the first carbon atom in alpha glucose is located on the same side as the –CH2OH group whereas the –OH group attached to the first carbon atom of in beta glucose is located on the opposite side from the –CH2OH group.