Characteristics of Monosaccharides

Easy Biochemistry Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are one of the four major macromolecules and play vital roles in biological systems. They can be classified based on their structure as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Understanding the structure and function of these carbohydrates is essential in biochemistry. Which of the following statements correctly describes monosaccharides?

Monosaccharides are formed by the chemical bonding of two or more monosaccharides.

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and cannot be hydrolyzed into simpler sugars.

Monosaccharides contain two or more sugar units.

Monosaccharides are typically insoluble in water.

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