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monosaccharide

/ˌmɒnəʊˈsækəraɪd/

/ˌmɑːnəˈsækəraɪd/

monosaccharidenoun

monosaccharides

/ˌmɒnəʊˈsækəraɪd/

/ˌmɑːnəˈsækəraɪd/

Translations

Glucose is a common monosaccharide found in many foods.

Глюкоза - это распространенный моносахарид, который содержится во многих продуктах.

Definitions

A simple sugar that is the most basic form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose.

Glucose is a common monosaccharide that serves as an essential energy source for cells.

Any carbohydrate that cannot be hydrolysed to give a simpler sugar; a simple sugar unit such as glucose, fructose, or ribose.

Fructose is a monosaccharide that cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrate units.

Synonyms

simple sugar

single sugar

monosaccharideadjective

/ˌmɒn.əʊˈsæk.ə.raɪd/

/ˌmɑː.noʊˈsæk.əˌraɪd/

Used attributively in phrases like 'monosaccharide analysis'; treat as adjective.

Definitions

Relating to or composed of monosaccharides.

The monosaccharide composition of the sample was determined by chromatography.

Synonyms

monomeric (sugar)