NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The basic building block of a carbohydrate is a ____ molecule.
A
sugar
B
calcium
C
sodium
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules that are the building blocks for all other sugars and carbohydrates. Glucose, fructose and galactose are examples of these.

Detailed explanation-2: -The building blocks of carbohydrates are Monosaccharides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Monosaccharides are known to be the simplest form of carbohydrates, and as such, they are considered to be their building blocks. The term “monosaccharide” comes from the Greek word “mono” which means “one” and “saccharide” which means “sugar” or “sweetness.”

Detailed explanation-5: -Atoms are the building blocks of molecules.

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