Overview
Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar units like glucose and fructose. They play a crucial role in energy production and serve as building blocks for more complex carbohydrates. Understanding their structure and function is essential in biochemistry and related f...
Key Terms
Example: Glucose is a common monosaccharide.
Example: Lactic acid has two optical isomers.
Example: Many amino acids are chiral.
Example: D-glucose and L-glucose are mirror images.
Example: Starch and cellulose are carbohydrates.
Example: D and L forms of sugars are enantiomers.
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Key Concepts
Monosaccharide structureOptical isomersChiralityBiological significance