Asked by Rashad Reddick on May 17, 2024
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Which of the following are six-membered ring monosaccharides?
A) Glucose
B) Fructose
C) Galactose
D) Glucose and galactose
Monosaccharides
Simple sugars that are the most basic form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule and serving as energy sources and building blocks for more complex carbohydrates.
Glucose
A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
Galactose
A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that, along with glucose, makes up lactose, the primary sugar in milk.
- Contrast carbohydrate types (monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides) and grasp their importance.
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Fantasia RodriguezMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Glucose and galactose are both six-membered ring monosaccharides, whereas fructose is a five-membered ring monosaccharide.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast carbohydrate types (monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides) and grasp their importance.