monosaccharide

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Bibliographic note

CHEBI:35381

Pronunciation

/ˌmɒn əˈsæk əˌraɪd/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

The simplest form of carbohydrate. Sugars which are the most basic unit of more complex sugars and therefore, cannot be broken down into simpler sugars by hydrolysis.

Etymology

Greek, from mónos & sákkharon

monosaccharide
Accepted term: 08-Apr-2015