HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are examples of monosaccharides?
A
Starch and glycogen
B
Starch and glucose
C
Glucose and fructose
D
Glycogen and cellulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –One sugar unit is referred to as monosaccharides, made up of single sugar molecules. Examples of these are galactose, glucose and fructose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final Answer: Glucose and fructose are examples of monosaccharides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide. Galactose, mannose, fructose and ribose are also of major biological importance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucose. Glucose molecules can be broken down by glycolysis in the process of cellular respiration. Fructose. Fructose belongs to the ketose group. Galactose. Galactose is produced by mammals in the form of milk.

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