Monosaccharides
Also known as: Monosaccharoses; Monoses
Description
Monosaccharides are a group of Simple Sugars that contain between three and nine carbon atoms.
Monosaccharides may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Alcohols
Sugar Alcohols (Polyhydric Alcohols) are derived from Monosaccharides by reduction of its carbonyl group (CO) so that each carbon atom of the Monosaccharide has an alcohol group (OH).
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