IGNOU BBCCT 101 2026 - Describe the structure and classification of monosaccharides

Question

Describe the structure and classification of monosaccharides, including aldoses and ketoses.

10 Feb 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 253

Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates and serve as the fundamental building blocks of more complex carbohydrates such as disaccharides and polysaccharides. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, generally following the empirical formula (CH₂O)ₙ, where n typically ranges from three to seven. Structurally, monosaccharides are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones, meaning they contain multiple hydroxyl (–OH) groups along

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