Mono and Disaccharides Quiz

Carbohydrates contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

The hydrogen and oxygen atoms are present in the ratio of 2 hydrogen : 1 oxygen in carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates can be classified into three groups: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

<p>Monosaccharides are the basic molecular units (monomers) of carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose, which all have the same formula C6H12O6 but different structures and are reducing sugars.</p> Signup and view all the answers