Among the following examples which is a monosaccharide?
A
Glucose
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B
Maltose
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C
Sucrose
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D
Raffinose
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Solution
The correct option is A Glucose Glucose is a monosaccharide having a aldolase group at its first carbon. It's chemical formula is C6H12O6. It can be easily metabolized by the living cell because of its simple structure.