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Question
Give two examples of the following and their usefulness, if any, in our body.
Monosaccharides
Solution
CARBOHYDRATES |
EXAMPLES |
USES |
(i) Monosaccharides |
1. Glucose |
Provides an instant source of energy |
2. Fructose |
Needed for maintaining a healthy body |
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