10.1.2 - Monosaccharides
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What are monosaccharides?
💡 Hint: Think about common types of sugar.
Give an example of an aldose.
💡 Hint: Consider the sugar commonly found in fruits.
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What is a monosaccharide?
💡 Hint: Think about the simplest types of carbohydrates.
True or False: All monosaccharides can be hydrolyzed.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of monosaccharides.
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Outline the difference between the open-chain and cyclic forms of glucose and discuss the advantages of the cyclic form.
💡 Hint: Consider the stability and reactivity of each form.
Evaluate the role of monosaccharides in the diet and their affect on human health.
💡 Hint: Think about how glucose is regulated in the body.
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