Monomer-mono, for "one". one monomer.
Polymer- poly, for "many". monomers joined together.
Disaccharide- di, for "two". two saccharides.
polysaccharide-Many saccharides together.
galactose- a type of sugar that's less sweet than glucose
glucose- major source of energy for most cells of the body
C6H12O6
Used as a fuel for the body once the pancreas digests and converts into energy. If the body does not have enough of this, it absorbs sugar from the muscles to maintain energy. But don't have too much of this! The body will be sent into fasting mode and will not use it, but just let it sit there (that's where the stereotype of sweets making you fat came from). But the body still needs it, so eat your sugar in moderation!
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| A glucose molecule, C6H12O6 | A 3D rotating glucose molecule |
lactose
http://www.chemicalformula.org/glucose
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