NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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The general formula of a monosaccharide is
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CnH2nOn
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CnH2nO2n
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CnHnOn
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C2nHnOn
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate which is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The basic formula of the monosaccharide is CnH2nOn.
Detailed explanation-2: -The chemical formula of Glucose is C6H12O6. Glucose is a monosaccharide containing an aldehyde group (-CHO). It is made of 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms and 6 oxygen atoms. Glucose is an aldohexose.
Detailed explanation-3: -STATEMENT-2 : All monosaccharides have the general formula, C6H12O6 .
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