The building blocks of macromolecules
Biology
Level
1
What is the simplest (most basic) form of carbohydrates?
Sugars
Amino acids
Monosaccharides
Triglycerides
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Monosaccharides are the most basic units of carbohydrates. They are the simplest form of sugar and are usually colorless, water-soluble, crystalline solids. Some monosaccharides have a sweet taste. Examples of monosaccharides include glucose (dextrose), fructose (levulose) and galactose.
Extracts from Wikipedia -- Monosaccharides