SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Glucose, fructose, and galactose are all examples of a
A
monosaccharide
B
disaccharide
C
polysaccharide
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple sugars are called monosaccharides; these are made up of single sugar molecules. The three main monosaccharides that we consume are fructose, galactose and glucose.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three most common monosaccharides are glucose, fructose, and galactose. In addition to these three sugars, the monosaccharide category also includes sugar alcohols and pentoses.

Detailed explanation-3: -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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