Monosaccharide

Monosaccharides are the smallest units of Carbohydrates, that contain contain three to ten carbon atoms.[1] The most important monosaccharides are glucose (dextrose), fructose (levulose) and galactose.

## See also[edit]

* Disaccharides
* Polysaccharides

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998