NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
Question
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glucose is an example of
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monosaccharides
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disaccharide
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polysaccharides
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A monosaccharide is a carbohydrate consisting of one sugar unit. Common examples of simple sugars or monosaccharides are glucose and fructose. Both of these monosaccharides are referred to as hexoses, since they have six carbons.
Detailed explanation-2: -1:Glucose and fructose are monosaccharides, or simple sugars. Glucose and fructose are both soluble in water.
Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, Glucose is an example of aldohexose.
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