The Fancy Evolution Of Glucose Representation

The evolution of how chemists represent glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is basically the scientific equivalent of a fashion runway. We start with the boring molecular formula that screams "I just learned chemistry." Then we graduate to electron dot structures, which is like showing up to lab in slightly nicer clothes.

By the third panel, we've got a proper Fischer projection – the chemistry equivalent of business casual. Then Haworth projections come in like a tailored suit, and chair conformations like you're wearing designer labels.

But that final 3D molecular model? That's pure chemistry flexing – the scientific equivalent of showing up in a tuxedo with sunglasses while everyone else is still figuring out which end of a pipette to use.