What are monosaccharides ?

Which of the following is not a monosaccharide ?

Three cyclic structures of monosaccharides are given below. Which of these are anomers ?

Describe the types and biological importance of monosaccharides.

Monosaccharides contain carbonyl group hence are classified, as aldose or ketose. The number of carbon atoms present in the monosaccharide molecule are also considered for classification. In which class of monosaccharide will you place fructose?

How many monosaccharides are obtained by hydrolysis of sucrose ?

The monosaccharide constituents of lactose are :