Biomolecules – Solutions

1) What are monosaccarides?

Solution

Carbohydrates that cannot be further hydrolysed to simpler polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones are called monosaccarides.

Example: Glucose, fructose.

2) What are reducing sugars?

Solution

Carbohydrates that reduce Fehling’s solution into red Cu₂O and Tollen’s reagent into metallic silver are called reducing sugars.