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Sugar N Monosaccharides Single Unit Hydrolysed Simpler Ch

Monosaccharides are single sugar units, the simplest form of carbohydrates, following the formula (CH2O)n where n is usually 3 to 6.

Monosaccharides are single sugar units that cannot be hydrolyzed into simpler sugars, with the general formula (CH2O)n where n is typically between 3 and 6.

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Back Monosaccharides
  • A single sugar unit which cannot be hydrolysed into a simpler sugar
  • (CH2O)n , n is 3 or greater up to 6

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