MDCAT
Biology
2021
Biology · Carbohydrates
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Question
Unit of carbohydrate is?
Options
- A
Monosaccharides
- B
Amino acids
- C
Fatty acids
- D
All
Explanation
Monosaccharide: The most basic, fundamental unit of a carbohydrate. These are simple sugars with the general chemical structure of C6H12O6.
The most basic, fundamental unit of a carbohydrate is monosaccharide. These are simple sugars with the general chemical structure of C6H12O6.
Amino acids are the simplest forms of proteins.
Fatty acids are monomers of lipids.
This option is incorrect.
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