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

Question

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

14 Feb 2026

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Word Count : 245

Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates and serve as fundamental units of the molecules of life. They are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones that cannot be hydrolyzed into simpler sugars. Structurally, monosaccharides consist of a carbon backbone ranging from three to seven carbon atoms, with each carbon (except one) attached to a hydroxyl (–OH) group and one carbon

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