Multiple choice

Which of the following is the simplest form of carbohydrates?

  1. Monosaccharides

  2. Disaccharides

  3. Polysaccharides

  4. Saccharides
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Explanation

Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar unit like glucose or fructose. Disaccharides contain two sugar units, while polysaccharides are complex chains of many units. 'Saccharides' is merely a general term for sugars, not a specific carbohydrate type.

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