What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the basic components or structures that make up carbohydrates, which refers to the molecular units that combine to form these biological macromolecules.
Answer
Monosaccharides
The final answer is monosaccharides
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is monosaccharides
More Information
Monosaccharides, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose, are the simplest form of carbohydrates and serve as the building blocks for more complex carbohydrates like disaccharides and polysaccharides.
Sources
- Carbohydrates - Introduction and Classification - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Biochemistry, Carbohydrates - National Center for Biotechnology Information - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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