The Structure of a 3-Carbon Monosaccharide Explained
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Monosaccharides, the simplest form of carbohydrates, are classified by the number of carbon atoms they contain, with trioses containing three. These fundamental sugar units play a crucial role as metabolic intermediates, despite being the smallest and simplest monosaccharides. The unique chemical structure of a 3-carbon monosaccharide, or triose, dictates its function within biological systems.
