All are characteristics of monosaccharides except:
Correct answer: B. Digestion by amylase enzyme
- A. All carbon contain OH except carbonyl carbon
- B. Digestion by amylase enzyme
- C. Primary product of photosynthesis
- D. Very simple and very sweet in taste
Explanation
This statement is incorrect. Monosaccharides are already in their simplest form and do not require digestion by enzymes like amylase. Amylase is an enzyme that specifically breaks down polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates) like starch into smaller maltose units, which are disaccharides. Monosaccharides, being the building blocks of carbohydrates, are directly absorbed into the bloodstream without any further digestion.
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