Characteristics of Monosaccharides

Easy Biochemistry Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are essential biomolecules that serve various functions in living organisms, including energy storage and structural integrity. They can be classified into simple carbohydrates, such as monosaccharides and disaccharides, and complex carbohydrates, including oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. One of the simplest forms of carbohydrates, the monosaccharides, is known for its role as a primary source of energy. Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of monosaccharides?

Monosaccharides cannot exist in a cyclic form.

Monosaccharides contain two or more sugar units linked by glycosidic bonds.

Monosaccharides are generally soluble in water due to their polar functional groups.

Monosaccharides serve primarily for structural support in cell walls.

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