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monosaccharides ("mono"= one,"saccharide"= sugar) are single sugar molecules. what is an example of a common monosaccharide?

A. Cellulose
B. Glucose

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I think the answer is B. Glucose.

Answer: Glucose is a common example of monosaccharide, as well as fructose, and galactose.

Explanation: The reason why glucose is an example of a monosaccharide is because, as stated like in your definition, glucose is a single sugar molecule that has a ratio of 1:2:1 (C:H:O). Glucose's chemical formula is C₆H₁₂O₆. Cellulose, the other answer, is NOT a monosaccharide. It is a polysaccharide, as it consists of many monosaccharides.