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

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

09 Feb 2026

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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and serve as the building blocks for more complex sugars. They are classified based on the number of carbon atoms in their structure and the type of carbonyl group present. The most common types of monosaccharides are classified by their carbon count into triose (3 carbons), tetrose (4 carbons), pentose (5 carbons), and hexose (6 carbons) sugars. Monosaccharides also have a classification based on the type of carbonyl group they contain. If the sugar contains an aldehyde group (-CHO) at the carbonyl position, it is classified as an aldose. On

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