Single sugar with 3-7 atoms and is monomer of all carbohydrates. Water soluble. Examples; glucose, galactose and fructose.
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Disaccharides
2 monosaccharides joined together through a condensation reaction where water is released. Disassembled through hydrolysis. Water soluble, e.g sucrose and maltose.
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Oligosaccharides
2-6 monosaccharides, can be rarely up to 10. Water soluble.
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Polysaccharides
Many saccharides (>10), insoluble and not sweet. E.g. starch, cellulose and glycogen
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Disaccharides
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2 monosaccharides joined together through a condensation reaction where water is released. Disassembled through hydrolysis. Water soluble, e.g sucrose and maltose.
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