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Q: Which of the following is an example of mono - saccharide? A. Fructose B. Sucrose C. Starch D. Glucose
  • A. Both A and D
  • B. Only B
  • C. Only C
  • D. Both B and C
Correct Answer: Option A - A monosaccharide is the simplest form of sugar and the smallest unit of carbohydrate which cannot be further divided. ⇒ Fructose and glucose are both monosaccharides. ⇒ Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. ⇒ Starch is a polysaccharide made up of many glucose units.
A. A monosaccharide is the simplest form of sugar and the smallest unit of carbohydrate which cannot be further divided. ⇒ Fructose and glucose are both monosaccharides. ⇒ Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. ⇒ Starch is a polysaccharide made up of many glucose units.

Explanations:

A monosaccharide is the simplest form of sugar and the smallest unit of carbohydrate which cannot be further divided. ⇒ Fructose and glucose are both monosaccharides. ⇒ Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. ⇒ Starch is a polysaccharide made up of many glucose units.