Unit of carbohydrate is?
Correct answer: A. Monosaccharides
- A. Monosaccharides
- B. Amino acids
- C. Fatty acids
- D. All
Explanation
Monosaccharide: The most basic, fundamental unit of a carbohydrate. These are simple sugars with the general chemical structure of C6H12O6.
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