NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Categorize each carbohydrate listed as either a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide. GLUCOSE
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polysaccharide
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disaccharide
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monosaccharide
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are divided into three categories: Monosaccharide– Monosaccharide includes glucose and galactose. Disaccharide-Disaccharide includes sucrose and maltose. Polysaccharide-Polysaccharide includes starch, glycogen, and cellulose.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is classified as a monosaccharide because it cannot be broken down further by hydrolysis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates are divided into four types: monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides consist of a simple sugar; that is, they have the chemical formula C6H12O6. Disaccharides are two simple sugars.
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