Monomer( building blocks) of carbohydrates

Answer 1

The monomers (building blocks) of carbohydrates are called monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are simple sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed into smaller carbohydrate units. Common examples of monosaccharides include:

1. Glucose - A primary energy source for cells, commonly found in blood.
2. Fructose - A sugar found in many fruits; often referred to as fruit sugar.
3. Galactose - A component of lactose, the sugar found in milk.

Monosaccharides can combine to form disaccharides (like sucrose and lactose) and polysaccharides (like starch, glycogen, and cellulose) through glycosidic bonds.