Question

Why is glucose considered a monomer?

Answer 1

It can form a polymer starch or glycogen when a large number of glucose molecules (units) joined together by glycosidic bonds. And now it is a polymer! ... Glucose would be classified as a monomer because it is a repeating constituent of many large polysaccharides, including chitin, starch, and glycogen.

Answer 2

Glucose is an important monosaccharide in that it provides both energy and structure to many organism. Glucose molecules can be broken down in glycolysis, providing energy and precursors for cellular respiration.