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Which substance is a monosaccharide? The simple sugars defined

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Monosaccharides are the most fundamental building blocks of all carbohydrates. A monosaccharide, or "simple sugar," cannot be broken down into smaller sugar units through hydrolysis. Knowing which substance is a monosaccharide is crucial for understanding how our bodies derive and use energy from food.