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Asked by akhona mbendeni on Jul 17, 2024

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A ________ is a simple sugar with one saccharide.

A) disaccharide
B) monosaccharide
C) polysaccharides
D) none of the above

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose or fructose.

Disaccharide

A type of sugar formed by the combination of two monosaccharides, such as lactose and sucrose.

Polysaccharides

Complex carbohydrates formed from chains of monosaccharides, playing critical roles in energy storage and structural functions in living organisms.

  • Differentiate between mono-, di-, and polysaccharides based on their structure.
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Raquel J OrnelasJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Monosaccharides are simple sugars that can't be broken down into simpler sugars. They have only one unit of saccharide, unlike disaccharides (two units) and polysaccharides (many units). Examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose.

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