Learn about monosaccharides. Understand what a monosaccharide is, discover its general formula and structure, explore its function, and discover examples.

Learn about monosaccharides in this bite-sized video lesson. Master their formula and explore real-life examples, followed by a quiz to test your knowledge.

Monosaccharides, also referred to as simple sugars, are linked together in different combinations to form disaccharides, trisaccharides, and polysaccharides.

Understand the basics of a carbohydrate's structure, examples and how they are broken down and formed. Learn about the different classes of carbohydrates: monosaccharides, …

Learn the definition of a polysaccharide, its structures, functions, characteristics, and the various types. See examples of some polysaccharide molecules with their typical structure.

Learn about disaccharides and their structure in this 5-minute video lesson. Explore the composition and functions of these sugar molecules, followed by a quiz.

Aldose vs. Ketose The main difference between these two types of monosaccharides or sugars is the type of functional group present in them.

Examples of natural polymers include Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides made from Monosaccharides) Proteins (Polypeptides made from amino acids) Lipids (Triglycerides made …

Types of Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are one of the major biomolecules found in living systems. Carbohydrates are water-soluble molecules composed of the atoms of carbon, …

Additional Learning Finish the quiz and head over to the related lesson titled Monosaccharides: Definition, Structure & Examples. The lesson covers the following objectives: Defining …