What's Another Word for Monosaccharide?

synonyms for monosaccharide
  • cellulose.
  • glucose.
  • lactose.
  • starch.
  • sugar.
  • disaccharide.
  • galactose.
  • glycogen.

What is a monosaccharide the same as?

Monosaccharides are simple sugars made up of three to seven carbons, and they can exist as a linear chain or as ring-shaped molecules. Glucose, galactose, and fructose are monosaccharide isomers, which means they all have the same chemical formula but differ structurally and chemically.

What are the 3 or more monosaccharides called?

Complex carbohydrates, containing three or more monosaccharides bonded together, are divided into oligosaccharides, with three to ten monosaccharides, and polysaccharides, with greater than ten monosaccharides bonded together. These complex carbohydrates include starches, glycogen, and dietary fibers.

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