Question

what is monosaccharides

Answer 1

Monosaccharides are the simplest units of carbohydrates and the simplest form of sugar. They are the building blocks of more complex carbohydrates such as disaccharides and polysaccharides. Physically, they are usually colorless, can dissolve in water, and have the appearance of a crystal-like substance. Molasses has a high content of the monosaccharide glucose. Cherries contain the monosaccharide fructose, and yogurt contains the monosaccharide galactose.

Answer 2

Answer :-

In general terms, Monosaccharides can be defined as the basic molecules of sugars.

Monosaccharides are also known as simple sugars.

Extra Information :-

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• Most of the sugars have the general formula CH₂O.

• Sugars consisting of three carbons are termed as "Trioses".

• Sugars consisting of four carbons are termed as "Tetroses".

• Sugars consisting of five carbons are termed as "Pentoses".

• Two triples namely- Glyceraldehyde and Dihydroxy-acetone are crucial intermediates in the metabolism of glucose in the "Glycolytic cycle".

• Erythrose is a terror which forms the raw material for the synthesis of "Anthocyanin" and "Lignin".

• "Ribose" is a pentose which is found in each and every animal's cells.

• Simple sugar of the blood is known as "Glucose".