2.1.2 (d) Monosaccharides

Which of these scientific terms can be used to describe glucose?

• monomer

• disaccharide

• carbohydrate

• hexose

Name a biologically important pentose sugar.

Write the chemical formula for glucose (use letters and numbers, no gaps).

Is this image alpha or beta glucose?

• alpha

• beta

Write the chemical formula for ribose (use letters and numbers)

Write the chemical formula for deoxyribose (use letters and numbers)