QUESTION 14.4
Classify the following into monosaccharides and disaccharides, Ribose, 2- deoxyribose, maltose, galactose, fructose and lactose.
Monosaccharides contain carbonyl group hence are classified, as aldose or ketose. The number of carbon atoms present in the monosaccharide molecule is also considered for classification. In which class of monosaccharide will you place fructose?