Monosaccharide

Contents

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:

• Glucose
• Fructose
• Galactose

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:

• Glucose
• Fructose
• Galactose

References

AQA

Monosaccharide, page 252, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA

Monosaccharides, pages 172-173, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA