Monosaccharide Flashcards

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monosaccharides definition

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single sugar molecules , all are reducing sugars

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monosaccharides examples

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glucose (C6)

ribose (C5)

glyceraldehyde (C3)

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monosaccharides function

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source of energy in respiration

building blocks for polymers

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