Question

Classify carbohydrates based on their structure with suitable examples. 

21 Jan 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 239
Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed primarily of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they are classified based on their structural complexity into monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and cannot be hydrolyzed into smaller carbohydrate units. Structurally, they are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones and are further classified based on the number of carbon atoms they contain. Examples include trioses like glyceraldehyde, pentoses like ribose and deoxyribose, and hexoses like glucose, fructose, and galactose. They may also be
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