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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

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Which of the following is an example of monosaccharides?
A. Fructose B. Sucrose C. Starch D. Glucose

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both A and D.

Monosaccharides are the fundamental unit of carbohydrates that cannot be further hydrolyzed into smaller components.

A) The general formula of monosaccharides is Cn​H2n​On​. The chemical formula for glucose and fructose is C6​H12​O6​ and for Ribose is C5​H10​O5. Thus, glucose, fructose, and ribose are monosaccharides.