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What type of molecules are made up of repeating smaller units known as monomers?
What type of molecules are made up of repeating smaller units known as monomers?
Which functional group characterizes an aldose monosaccharide?
Which functional group characterizes an aldose monosaccharide?
What type of reaction breaks down complex carbohydrates like polysaccharides into simpler forms?
What type of reaction breaks down complex carbohydrates like polysaccharides into simpler forms?
Which sugar is considered the principle building block of all other carbohydrates?
Which sugar is considered the principle building block of all other carbohydrates?
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What is the main source of galactose for the body?
What is the main source of galactose for the body?
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Which sugar is an isomer of glucose and is commonly found in honey and fruit?
Which sugar is an isomer of glucose and is commonly found in honey and fruit?
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What type of bond does maltose possess?
What type of bond does maltose possess?
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Which sugar is commonly known as table sugar and is found in plants like sugar cane and maple syrup?
Which sugar is commonly known as table sugar and is found in plants like sugar cane and maple syrup?
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What is the primary sugar found in milk and milk products?
What is the primary sugar found in milk and milk products?
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What enzyme breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose?
What enzyme breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose?
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How can one temporarily decrease lactase production leading to secondary lactose maldigestion?
How can one temporarily decrease lactase production leading to secondary lactose maldigestion?
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What function do sugars serve in food by causing the bacterium to lose water through osmosis?
What function do sugars serve in food by causing the bacterium to lose water through osmosis?
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