Which of the following is a simple sugar or monosaccharide?

Galactose

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Lactose

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Maltose

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sucrose

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Solution

The correct option is A
Galactose

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates. Examples: glucose, fructose and galactose. They can join together and form complex carbohydrates.

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