Distinguish between mono-, di-, and tri-saccharides. Give examples.
Monosaccharides (Single Sugar Unit): Examples: Glucose, Fructose, Galactose Function: Provide instant energy Disaccharides (Two Sugar Units): Examples: Sucrose = Glucose + Fructose (Table sugar) Lactose = Glucose + Galactose (Milk sugar) Maltose = Glucose + Glucose (Malt sugar) Function: Found in food sources like milk, fruits, sugarcane Trisaccharides (Three Sugar Units): Example: Raffinose = Glucose … Read more