An example of trioses.

True or false? The chain of carbon atoms of pentoses and hexoses is long enough to close up on itself and form a more stable structural structure

The form of glucose where the hydroxyl group (–OH), on carbon atom 1, is below the ring is known as .....

A molecule consisting of a single sugar unit is called ....

The form of glucose where the hydroxyl group (–OH), on carbon atom 1, is above the ring is known as .....

An example of hexoses.

A sugar molecule consisting of two monosaccharides joined together by a glycosidic bond.

A relatively simple molecule which is used as a basic building block for the synthesis of a polymer is called .....

(–OH is known as a ...... group

glucose + fructose

The molecular formula for a hexose

The three main groups of carbohydrates.

An example of pentoses.