Monosaccharide

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Monosaccharides simple sugars and monomers that are all isomers with the formula C₆H₁₂O₆.

About Monosaccharides

Monosaccharides react together in a polymerisation reaction.

Monosaccharides provide energy to the cells via respiration.

The three main monosaccharides are:

• Glucose
• Fructose
• Galactose