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To which group of organic molecules does 'Monosaccharides' belong? |
Lipids Nucleic acids Carbohydrates Proteins |
Carbohydrates |
The correct answer is Option (3)- Carbohydrates Monosaccharides belong to the group of organic molecules called Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they serve as a primary source of energy for living organisms. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and consist of single sugar units. Examples of monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose. Carbohydrates also include disaccharides (two sugar units) and polysaccharides (multiple sugar units). |