Monosaccharides and Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates are composed of a chain of carbon atoms with a functional group at one end.
• Monosaccharides are made up of a single carbon atom with a functional group at one end.
• There are three types of monosaccharides: aldoses, ketoses, and epimers.
• D-Glucose is the most important naturally occurring aldose/monosaccharide.
• Monosaccharides participate in many reactions, including oxidation, reduction, dehydration, and formation of esters and glycosides.
• Glyceraldehyde (triose) is the simplest carbohydrate and is used as a reference to write the configuration of all other monosaccharides.

Test your knowledge of monosaccharides and carbohydrates with this quiz. Explore the structure, types, and significance of monosaccharides, including D-Glucose and glyceraldehyde. Challenge yourself with questions covering their participation in various chemical reactions.