NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which is a monomer of carbohydrates?
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amino acid
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monosaccharide
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nucleotide
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polysaccharide
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The monomer of carbohydrates is a monosaccharide with the basic formula of a carbon, two hydrogen and an oxygen molecule (CH 2 0) 12 . Glucose, a product of photosynthesis, is simple sugar and a monomer with the chemical formula C 6 H 12 O 6. Glucose is commonly known as corn sugar or blood sugar.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct option is ‘Glucose’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Three of the most important monosaccharides are three sugars known as glucose, fructose, and galactose. Each of these monosaccharides at the same chemical formula: C6H12O6.
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