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Key Stage 4 Foundation
Meaning
Monosaccharides simple sugars and monomers that are all isomers with the formula C6H12O6.
About Monosaccharides
- Monosaccharides react together in a polymerisation reaction to form polysaccharides.
- Monosaccharides provide energy to the cells via respiration.
The three main monosaccharides are:
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
Monosaccharides simple sugars and monomers that are all isomers with the formula C6H12O6.
About Monosaccharides
- Monosaccharides react together in a condensation polymerisation reaction to form polysaccharides.
- Monosaccharides provide energy to the cells via respiration.
- Two monosaccharides joined together are known as as disaccharide.
The three main monosaccharides are: