Asked by Mirka Castanon-Ibarra on May 12, 2024
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To what does the common term "sugar" apply?
A) Monosaccharides
B) Disaccharides
C) Both of the above
D) None of the above
Sugar
A general term for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food.
Monosaccharides
Simple sugars that are the most basic form of carbohydrates, serving as energy sources and building blocks for more complex sugars.
Disaccharides
Carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together, such as sucrose and lactose, which are used by organisms as energy sources.
- Compare and understand the different classifications of carbohydrates (monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides) and their critical roles.
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Amberly TroutMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The common term "sugar" applies to both monosaccharides, which are simple sugars like glucose and fructose, and disaccharides, which are composed of two monosaccharide molecules, such as sucrose (table sugar).
Learning Objectives
- Compare and understand the different classifications of carbohydrates (monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides) and their critical roles.