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monosaccharide

/mɒnəˈsækəraɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does monosaccharide mean?

noun

A simple sugar, such as glucose or fructose, that cannot be hydrolyzed into simpler sugars.

Example

"Monosaccharides are the basic building blocks of more complex carbohydrates."

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