Glucose is classified as a _:
Correct answer: A. Monosaccharides
- A. Monosaccharides
- B. Disaccharides
- C. Oligosaccharides
- D. Polysaccharides
Explanation
Glucose is a simple sugar, also known as a monosaccharide, which means it cannot be broken down into simpler sugars. Monosaccharides are the building blocks of carbohydrates and have the general formula (CH2O)n.
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