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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 03 Feb 2021

Monosaccharides

Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates, comprise of 3 to 9 carbon atoms, and are important fuel molecules as well as building blocks of more complex polysaccharides and nucleic acids. Common monosaccharides include Glucose, Fructose and Galactose.