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Flashcards in Monosaccharides Deck (6)
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1
Q

Describe the structure of a monosaccharide

2

A

A simple sugar that contains one single sugar unit

It is the smallest unit of a carbohydrate

2
Q

What is the chemical formula of a monosaccharide?

A

C6H12O6

3
Q

Give three examples of monosaccharides

A

Glucose
Fructose
Galactose

4
Q

Give a source of glucose

A

Fruit

5
Q

Give a source of fructose

A

Fruit and honey

6
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Give a source of galactose

A

Digested milk