The minimum number of carbon atoms that should be present in a monosaccharide is
2
3
4
5
Option b) 3. A monosaccharide features a skeleton of carbon atoms and the minimum number of carbon atoms is three.
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?