Question

which carbohydrates is called the simplest carbohydrate

Answer 1

The simplest carbohydrates are the monosaccharides as they cannot be further hydrolyzed to give smaller carbohydrates. They are ketones or aldehydes of 2 or more hydroxyl groups.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The monomeric carbohydrates are the simplest ones.

These are also called as monosaccharides. These contain 6-7 carbon atoms e.g. Glucose, fructose, galactose, ribose etc